Literature

Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and journalist. Regarded as one of the greatest novelists in world literature, with highly influential masterpieces.

Russian writer regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature and Nobel Peace Prize.

Novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. Known for his economical and understated style, which had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction. Awarded the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature.

English writer and social critic. Created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

Novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. Best known for his works Moby-Dick, Typee, and the posthumously published Billy Budd, Sailor.