Novelist

Date of Birth: October 25, 1975 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Biography Zadie Smith is a celebrated British novelist, essayist, and short-story writer known for her rich, character-driven narratives and keen social insights. Born and raised in London, Smith has made significant contributions to contemporary literature, gaining…

Date of Birth: May 7, 1867 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: December 5, 1925 Biography Władysław Reymont, born Stanisław Władysław Rejment, was a renowned Polish novelist and the recipient of the 1924 Nobel Prize in Literature. He was born on May 7, 1867, in…

Date of Birth: August 4, 1904 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: July 24, 1969 Biography Witold Gombrowicz was a renowned Polish novelist, playwright, and essayist, known for his unique style and profound impact on 20th-century literature. Born in Małoszyce, Poland, Gombrowicz spent his early…

Date of Birth: June 23, 1898 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: September 29, 1935 Biography Winifred Holtby was an English novelist and journalist, best known for her novel “South Riding.” Born on June 23, 1898, in Rudston, Yorkshire, England, Holtby was the daughter of…

Date of Birth: July 28, 1959 Zodiac Sign: Leo Biography William T. Vollmann is an American novelist, journalist, war correspondent, and prolific writer known for his expansive and often controversial works. Born in Los Angeles, California, Vollmann has been a significant literary figure since his…

Date of Birth: June 11, 1925 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: November 1, 2006 Biography William Styron was an acclaimed American novelist and essayist, best known for his works “Sophie’s Choice,” “The Confessions of Nat Turner,” and “Darkness Visible.” Born in 1925 in Newport…

Date of Birth: July 18, 1811 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: December 24, 1863 Biography William Makepeace Thackeray was an eminent English novelist of the 19th century, renowned primarily for his satirical works. Born in Calcutta, British India, Thackeray was sent to England for…

Date of Birth: June 4, 1963 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: *William Landay is alive.* Biography William Landay is an acclaimed American novelist best known for his legal thrillers that combine intricate plots with deep psychological insights. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Landay…

Date of Birth: July 30, 1924 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: December 6, 2017 Biography William H. Gass was an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, essayist, critic, and philosophy professor. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, Gass spent much of his early life moving…