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A popular Asian American poet, best known for her jovial and accessible reading style and lush descr

A popular Asian American poet, best known for her jovial and accessible reading style and lush descriptions of exotic foods and landscapes. Nezhukumatathil regularly draws upon her Filipino and Keralan background to give a unique perspective on love and loss and, of course, the land. She is the author of the poetry collections, At the Drive-In Volcano and Miracle Fruit (2003, winner of the Tupelo Press Prize). Miracle Fruit was also named ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year in poetry, co-winner of the Global Filipino Literary Award,

Was a very eminent and critically acclaimed writer [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] of Punjab (India). He was ass

Was a very eminent and critically acclaimed writer [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] of Punjab (India). He was associated with the Punjabi daily "Ajit" [3] as its managing editor [6] and columnist. [7] He is remembered in Punjab both as a freedom-figher and an acclaimed writer and columnist. He was an officer in Indian National Army (INA) and a close lieutenant of Subhas Chandra Bose. Ajit Saini worked with the wire service of INA and Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind or Provisional Government of Free India, more simply, Indian government in exile.[7]

A critically acclaimed Sinhala writer who deviated from the conventional use of language and created

A critically acclaimed Sinhala writer who deviated from the conventional use of language and created his own version which is suitable for the modern age. His short stories are not only different from other Sinhala writers in the use of the language, but also unique in the style.

Is a Georgian writer and literary historian, who authored some of the best-selling prose of post-Sov

Is a Georgian writer and literary historian, who authored some of the best-selling prose of post-Soviet Georgian literature. Morchiladze’s work shows Georgian literature's reorientation in the early 21st century toward Western infuences

Was a prominent Georgian poet and national liberation movement figure. He was born in the village of

Was a prominent Georgian poet and national liberation movement figure. He was born in the village of Skhvitori (Imereti region of western Georgia) on June 9, 1840 to the prominent Georgian aristocratic family. His father was Prince Rostom Tsereteli.

A popular novelist of Bangladesh. He born at "Kumarkhali" in Kushtia district. His father's name is

A popular novelist of Bangladesh. He born at "Kumarkhali" in Kushtia district. His father's name is Hazi Abdul Ali.After passing B.A. (Bachelor Of Arts) he starts his job career. From student age he starts his writings. At that time he wrote in Sondhani, Shikkha, Daily Azad, Nabajug etc. famous Daily Bangla newspapers. His first novel Abanchita gains huge popularity. After huge success of Abanchita he writes accordingly ki Paini, Du diner Khelaghore and Mohmukti etc. All those novels are gain huge popularity in Bangladesh.

Was a Kazakh intellectual who worked in the fields of poetry, linguistics, and education. Akhmet Bai

Was a Kazakh intellectual who worked in the fields of poetry, linguistics, and education. Akhmet Baitursynov was born in Turgai Oblast, and was educated at the Orenburg Teachers' School. After graduating in 1895, Baitursynov held teaching positions in a n

Was a Kazakh intellectual who worked in the fields of poetry, linguistics and education.Baytursinuli

Was a Kazakh intellectual who worked in the fields of poetry, linguistics and education.Baytursinuli was born in what is today Kostanay Province, and was educated at the Orenburg Teachers' School. After graduating in 1895, Baitursynov held teaching positions in a number of cities in Kazakhstan, including Aktobe, Kostanay and Karkaralinsk.

A famous novelist and short story writer.[1]Though he wrote only two novels, critics place Elias in

A famous novelist and short story writer.[1]Though he wrote only two novels, critics place Elias in the pantheon of great Bengali novelists. In the context of the novels of Bangladesh, he is possibly the second person highest acclaimed after Syed Waliullah.[2]He was born at his maternal uncle's home in the village of Gotia in Gaibandha District. His paternal home was in Chelopara, near Bogra town. His father, Badiuzzaman Muhammad Elias, was a member of the East Bengal Provincial Assembly (1947-1953) and Parliamentary Secretary of the Muslim League. He completed his Matriculation from Bogra Zilla School in 1958, Intermediate from Dhaka College in 1960, and BA (Hons) and MA from the University of Dhaka in 1964.

A Canadian novelist and translator. She moved to Canada in 1981, living in Vancouver and Toronto. Sh

A Canadian novelist and translator. She moved to Canada in 1981, living in Vancouver and Toronto. She has lived in Montreal, where she teaches Japanese and publishes her novels in French, since 1991.Her second novel, Hamaguri, won the Prix Ringuet in 2000. Her fourth, Wasurenagusa, won the Canada-Japan Literary Prize in 2002. Her fifth, Hotaru, won the 2005 Governor General's Award for French fiction. Her books have been translated in English, Japanese, German and Hungarian.

An American poet, and considered by some to be an artistic prodigy.[1Some art experts do not believe

An American poet, and considered by some to be an artistic prodigy.[1Some art experts do not believe Kramarik is the sole creator of the artwork published under her name, though they believe she may be completing the artwork to some degree.[1] When reporters asked the family if they could record a video of her painting a small image from start to finish, they declined saying that it wouldn't be a fair representation of her work. However, friends of her's who will not be mentioned swear to their life that all of her artwork is her own.[1]

A Japanese novelist, who won the 134th Akutagawa Prize.After graduation from Shinjuku High School an

A Japanese novelist, who won the 134th Akutagawa Prize.After graduation from Shinjuku High School and the Faculty of Political Science and Economics,Waseda University, she worked as a saleswoman for a major household equipment company and, as is common in Japanese corporate life, was transferred several times to various localities. Treatment for cyclic psychosis led to her writing.Her works, which focus on human relations, have been nominated for and received literary awards. She was recipient of the 96th Bungakukai New Face Award and a nominee for the 129th Akutagawa Prize by her first volume "It's only talk" in 2003. After three consecutive nominations, she finally won the Akutagawa Prize January 2006.

Was the pen-name of a Japanese author, poet, pioneering feminist, pacifist, and social reformer, act

Was the pen-name of a Japanese author, poet, pioneering feminist, pacifist, and social reformer, active in late Meiji period, Taisho period and early Showa period Japan. Her real name was Yosano Shiyo. She is one of the most famous, and most controversial

Is a Nigerian writer, poet and playwright. Some consider him Africa's most distinguished playwright,

Is a Nigerian writer, poet and playwright. Some consider him Africa's most distinguished playwright, Soyinka was born into a Yoruba family, specifically, an Egba family in Abeokuta in 1934. He received a primary school education in Abeokuta and attended secondary school at Government College, Ibadan. He then studied at the University College, Ibadan (1952-1954) and the University of Leeds (1954-1957) from which he received an honours degree in English Literature. He worked as a play reader at the Royal Court Theatre in London before returning to Nigeria to study African drama. He taught in the Universities of Lagos, Ibadan, and Ife (becoming Professor of Comparative Literature there in 1975).

Was a a prize winning Japanese writer.He was the president of the Japanese writers union and a PEN m

Was a a prize winning Japanese writer.He was the president of the Japanese writers union and a PEN member. He published over 20 novels, of which in particular On Parole and Shipwrecks are internationally known and have been translated into several languages. In 1984 he received the Yomiuri Prize for his novel Hagoku (??,engl. prison break) based on the true story of Yoshie Shiratori.

Is an English poet, writer and critic who publishes under the name A. Alvarez and Al Alvarez.Born Al

Is an English poet, writer and critic who publishes under the name A. Alvarez and Al Alvarez.Born Alfred Alvarez, he was educated at Oundle School and Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he took a First in English. After teaching briefly in Oxford and t

Is an American songwriter, record producer and musician, probably best known for organizing the grou

Is an American songwriter, record producer and musician, probably best known for organizing the group Blood, Sweat & Tears, though he did not stay with the group long enough to share its popularity. He also brought together guitarists Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills of CSNY fame to record the Super Session album.

Lewis is thought of mostly as a Tin Pan Alley era lyricist; however, he did write music on occasion

Lewis is thought of mostly as a Tin Pan Alley era lyricist; however, he did write music on occasion as well. Professionally he was most active during the 1920s working into the 1950s. During this time, he most often collaborated with popular songwriters Al Sherman and Abner Silver. Among his most famous songs are "Blueberry Hill" and "You Gotta Be A Football Hero".

Is a South African writer.His first novel is an autobiography, detailing his life as a child in refo

Is a South African writer.His first novel is an autobiography, detailing his life as a child in reform school, conscript, prisoner, international drug smuggler and addict.

One of the best Bangla poets and writers of Bangladesh. He is considered as one of the best Bengali

One of the best Bangla poets and writers of Bangladesh. He is considered as one of the best Bengali poets to emerge from the 1950s.[1]He was born in Brahmanbaria District. Mahmud started his career as a journalist. He was recognized as an outstanding poet after the publication of his volume of verse, Lok Lokantor, in 1963. Later books, such as Kaler Kalosh (1966), Sonali Kabin (1966), and Mayabi Porda Dule Otho (1976), established his position as one of the most prominent poets of the country.[2]In addition to writing poetry, Al Mahmud has written short stories, novels and essays, among which 'Pankourir Rakta' and Upamohadesh are considered to be the most famous ones.

Is an American poet, novelist and writer of musical memoirs. He was named Poet Laureate of Californi

Is an American poet, novelist and writer of musical memoirs. He was named Poet Laureate of California by the governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on May 12, 2005.

The common name of Kamal al-Din Muhammad ibn Musa al-Damiri, was an Egyptian writer on canon law and

The common name of Kamal al-Din Muhammad ibn Musa al-Damiri, was an Egyptian writer on canon law and natural history.He belonged to one of the two towns called Damira near Damietta and spent his life in Egypt. Of the Shafiite school of law, he became professor of tradition in the Rukniyya at Cairo, and also at the mosque al-Azhar; in connection with this work he wrote a commentary on the Minhaj al-Talibin of Al-Nawawi.

Was an Iraqi journalist for al-Furat, a Shiite-backed satellite news station.

Was an Iraqi journalist for al-Furat, a Shiite-backed satellite news station.

Is an Egyptian writer, and a founding member of the political movement Kefaya.Trained as a dentist i

Is an Egyptian writer, and a founding member of the political movement Kefaya.Trained as a dentist in Egypt and Chicago, USA, el-Aswany has contributed numerous articles to Egyptian newspapers on literature, politics, and social issues. His second novel, The Yacoubian Building, an ironic depiction of modern Egyptian society, has been widely read in Egypt and throughout the Middle East.

Is a French academic, philosopher,[1] a founder of the Nouvelle Droite (English: New Right) and head

Is a French academic, philosopher,[1] a founder of the Nouvelle Droite (English: New Right) and head of the French think tank GRECE. Benoist bills himself as a critic of liberalism, free markets and egalitarianism.[2]