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German poet and playwright. A leading poet of German Expressionism, she wrote poetry of intense emotion and mystical imagery.

English playwright and architect. He wrote Restoration comedies and designed Blenheim Palace.

French novelist who established a model of literary realism with Madame Bovary.

English poet and historian. He wrote sonnets and historical verse, and defended the use of rhyme in English poetry.

Joseph Joubert

1754 – 1824 · France

French moralist and essayist. His posthumously published Pensées revealed profound insights into human nature and morality.

Stephen King is an American novelist regarded as a master of horror, supernatural fiction, and thrillers. With numerous bestsellers such as 'The Shining,' 'It,' and 'Misery,' he has become one of the defining figures of modern popular literature.

English poet and diplomat whose real name was Robert Bulwer-Lytton. He published verse under the pen name Owen Meredith and served as Viceroy of India.

Cuban-born French writer. Her works include "The Diary of Anais Nin" and "Henry and June."

British novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007. She is well known for works exploring women and society, such as "The Golden Notebook."

American poet who won four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. He is widely beloved for poems exploring nature and human life, such as The Road Not Taken.

Psy is a South Korean singer and producer who gained worldwide fame in 2012 with his hit song 'Gangnam Style.' Known for his unique style that combines hip-hop and dance, he has released multiple albums and continues to be active in the music scene.

American aphorist known for his witty maxims. His works include collections of aphorisms.