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German Romantic theorist and critic. He laid the intellectual foundations of the Romantic movement.

American gossip columnist, author, and professional hostess. She was renowned for organizing elaborate parties for high society and Hollywood celebrities.

Agnes Repplier was an American essayist celebrated for her witty and erudite essays in late 19th and early 20th century American letters. Over a career spanning more than sixty years she contributed to numerous magazines and helped shape the American essay tradition.

Solon was an ancient Athenian statesman and poet, known for his contributions to the development of democracy. His reforms changed the legal and social structure of Athens, implementing various measures to address 'political inequality.'

French actor, playwright, and filmmaker. Known for his witty comedies.

British historian and Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge. His literary narrative style brought history to a wide readership, notably in his Garibaldi trilogy.

French Catholic prelate and educator. As Bishop of Orleans he led educational reform and the liberal Catholic movement.

Emily Dickinson

1830 – 1886 · United States

American poet who was little known during her lifetime but is now considered one of the greatest poets in American history. Her distinctive style featured short lines and slant rhyme.

W. H. Auden was an English-American poet regarded as one of the foremost figures of twentieth-century poetry in English. He left a deep influence with poems exploring politics, love, religion, and morality.

American drama critic and journalist who discovered many new playwrights and introduced foreign drama, advancing American theatre.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

121 – 180 · Italy

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and philosopher. He is best known for his work 'Meditations,' which reflects his Stoic philosophy and emphasizes the importance of virtue and rationality.