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Seamus Heaney

1939 – 2013 · Ireland

Irish poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995. He is a master of modern English literature, lyrically exploring Irish nature and history.

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Jack Nicholson

1937 – · United States

American actor. He is a legendary actor who won three Academy Awards for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, As Good as It Gets, and others.

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Hillel

Israel

Ancient Israeli rabbi and Jewish legal scholar. One of the most important religious leaders in Jewish history, he is famous for his teachings of tolerance and love.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

1809 – 1894 · United States

American physician, poet, and essayist. A professor at Harvard Medical School, he was celebrated for his witty essays.

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Callimachus

310 BC – 240 BC · Greece

Ancient Greek poet and scholar of the Hellenistic period. He worked at the Library of Alexandria and compiled the Pinakes, the first library catalogue.

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Igor Stravinsky

1882 – 1971 · United States

Russian-born American composer. His early works prized driving rhythm and primitive sonority, while his later music drew heavily on neoclassicism. His major works include "The Rite of Spring" and "The Firebird."

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Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien is an American comedian, writer, and television host, best known for his work as a late-night talk show host. He gained fame through programs like 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' and 'Conan,' where he showcased his unique sense of humor and engaging interview style.

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Anne Sophie Swetchine

1782 – 1857 · France

Russian-born French writer. After converting to Catholicism she moved to Paris, where she kept a salon and, through her intellect and cultivation, exerted considerable influence on Parisian society until her death.

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Erich Maria Remarque

1898 – 1970 · Germany

German novelist. Known for All Quiet on the Western Front, a leading voice of anti-war literature.

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Aeschylus

Aeschylus

525 BC – 456 BC · Greece

Ancient Greek tragedian, often called the father of tragedy. He wrote works such as the "Oresteia" trilogy.

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Nakatani Akihiro

1959 – · Japan

A prolific Japanese author and business consultant who has written over 1,000 books. He writes extensively on self-improvement, business, and human relationships.

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T. S. Eliot

T. S. Eliot

1888 – 1965 · United States

American-British poet and writer. His works include "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and "The Waste Land."

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