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Kwon Beol

1973 – · South Korea

Kwon Beol is a renowned Korean writer and poet. His works are beloved by many readers for their unique sensibility and philosophical depth.

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Colette

1873 – 1954 · France

French novelist and one of the leading figures of 20th-century French literature. She wrote works such as "Gigi" and "Chéri."

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Hermann Hesse

Hermann Hesse

1877 – 1962 · Germany

German-born Swiss novelist, poet, and painter. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946 for works including Demian and Siddhartha.

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Philip Wylie

1902 – 1971 · United States

An American author and social critic, best known for his work Generation of Vipers. He made significant contributions to science fiction and social commentary, offering sharp insights on education and social issues.

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Mahomet

570 – 632 · Arabia

Founder of Islam. He received revelations from Allah and established Islam, unifying the Arabian Peninsula as both a religious and political leader.

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D. H. Coleridge

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Weriky

A thinker known for quotes about learning and wisdom. Emphasized the importance of seeking knowledge from all things.

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New Testament

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P. Morrigiano

Italy

Italian writer cited as the author of a work rendered as Piazza University. Little is known about his life.

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Horace

65 BC – 8 BC · Italy

Roman poet of the Augustan age. In his Odes and Satires he celebrated a life of moderation.

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John Tillotson

1630 – 1694 · United Kingdom

Church of England clergyman who served as Archbishop of Canterbury. His clear, restrained preaching style strongly influenced eighteenth-century English prose.

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Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke

1678 – 1751 · United Kingdom

English statesman and writer who led the Tory party. He left many essays on politics, history and religion.

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