FamousPeopleFacts - Irwin Shaw
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Irwin Shaw

Date of Birth: February 27, 1913 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: May 16, 1984 Biography Irwin Shaw was an American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist, best known for his rich and powerful narratives that explore the complexities of human relationships and societal issues. Born Irwin…
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Irvine Welsh

Date of Birth: September 27, 1958 Zodiac Sign: Libra Biography Irvine Welsh is a Scottish novelist, playwright, and short story writer, best known for his debut novel “Trainspotting,” which was later adapted into a highly successful film by Danny Boyle. Born in the working-class neighborhood…
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Ira Levin

Date of Birth: August 27, 1929 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: November 12, 2007 Biography Ira Levin was a renowned American novelist, playwright, and songwriter, celebrated for his contributions to the thriller and horror genres. Born in New York City, Levin’s career spanned over…
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Ian Caldwell

Date of Birth: March 18, 1976 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Biography Ian Caldwell is an American novelist best known for his collaboration with Dustin Thomason on the highly successful novel “The Rule of Four,” published in 2004. Caldwell was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, and attended…
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Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Date of Birth: February 1, 1874 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: July 15, 1929 Biography Hugo von Hofmannsthal was an influential Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, dramatist, narrator, and essayist. Born into a wealthy, cultured family, Hofmannsthal grew up in Vienna, a city that was…
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Hugo Claus

Date of Birth: April 5, 1929 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: March 19, 2008 Biography Hugo Claus was a prolific Belgian novelist, poet, playwright, and filmmaker, known for his profound impact on the literary and cultural landscape of Flanders and the Netherlands. Born on…
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Howard Jacobson

Date of Birth: August 25, 1942 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Biography Howard Jacobson is a renowned British novelist and critic, best known for his comic novels that explore Jewish themes and British culture. Born in Manchester, England, Jacobson has carved out a distinctive place in contemporary…
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Howard Fast

Date of Birth: November 11, 1914 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: March 12, 2003 Biography Howard Fast was an American novelist and television writer, best known for his works of historical fiction. Born on November 11, 1914, in New York City, Fast grew up…
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Honore de Balzac

Date of Birth: May 20, 1799 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: August 18, 1850 Biography Honoré de Balzac was born on May 20, 1799, in Tours, France. He is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time and a seminal figure in the…
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Herta Muller

Date of Birth: August 17, 1953 Zodiac Sign: Leo Biography Herta Müller is a Romanian-born German novelist, poet, and essayist, widely recognized for her works depicting the harsh realities of life under the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu in Romania. Born in Nitchidorf, Romania, Müller is…