
Publius Vergilius Maro
70 BC – 19 BC · Italy
Ancient Roman poet. His epic the Aeneid, on the founding myth of Rome, stands at the summit of Latin literature.
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70 BC – 19 BC · Italy
Ancient Roman poet. His epic the Aeneid, on the founding myth of Rome, stands at the summit of Latin literature.
1924 – 1998 · United States
American educator and author known as Dr. Love for his lectures on love and human connection. His books include The Fall of Freddie the Leaf.
1908 – 1980 · United States
American writer and humorist. He contributed a regular column to The Saturday Evening Post and later wrote mainly short humorous pieces and epigrams.
1885 – 1983 · France
French poet and playwright. His collection Toi et Moi, poems about love, was widely read.
1902 – 1971 · United States
American poet. Known for his light verse and humorous poetry.

65 BC – 8 BC · Italy
Horace was a Roman poet and one of the leading figures in Latin literature. His works primarily explore themes of love, friendship, politics, and nature.

1813 – 1855 · Denmark
Søren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and theologian, known as the father of existentialism. His work primarily focused on the subjective experience of the individual and issues of faith and choice.
1891 – 1980 · United States
American writer who wandered widely before establishing himself as a novelist. His major works include Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
1964 – · South Korea
Kwon Hae-hyo is a South Korean actor and writer known for his active participation in various works. He focuses on exploring the truths of life and promoting positive messages.
1880 – 1950 · Ireland
Irish poet and novelist. He wrote works inspired by Irish mythology and fantasy.
Japan
Japanese author known for insightful writings on work and life attitudes. Her works emphasize the value of everyday tasks and the importance of diligence.

1816 – 1902 · United Kingdom
British poet. A Victorian-era poet famous for his lengthy religious poem Festus.