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Honoré de Balzac

1799 – 1850 · France

French novelist. Known for La Comédie humaine, a leading figure of literary realism.

John Updike was an American novelist, poet, and critic who portrayed middle-class American life with great subtlety. He won the Pulitzer Prize twice for his 'Rabbit' tetralogy, becoming one of the defining figures of modern American literature.

American author and motivational speaker. He lectures on personal and organizational growth, and his works include Going Deep.

An American inventor and engineer who invented the electric starter for automobiles. He led the General Motors Research Corporation and held over 300 patents.

American author and journalist. Known for her witty aphorisms in The Second Neurotic's Notebook.

Late Roman court poet born in Alexandria. Praising Stilicho and attacking his rivals in Latin verse, he is often called the last of the classical poets.

American football player, a legendary defensive end for the Green Bay Packers. He was also deeply committed to his faith and to charitable work.

English poet and pamphleteer known for his prolific output.

H. Jackson Brown Jr.

1940 – 2021 · United States

American author. Famous for the Life's Little Instruction Book series, his collections of everyday wisdom became bestsellers.

Friedrich von Schiller

1759 – 1805 · Germany

German poet, playwright, and philosopher. Along with Goethe, he was a leading figure of German classical literature.

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

1547 – 1616 · Spain

Spanish writer. Often called the father of the modern novel, he is best known for Don Quixote.