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Robert Falcon Scott  — Research Starter

Robert Falcon Scott was a British naval officer and explorer known for his expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th century. Educated at Stoke Damerel and Stubbington House, he began his naval…

Robert E. Sherwood  — Research Starter

Robert E. Sherwood was an influential American playwright, screenwriter, and journalist born into a well-to-do and artistic family in 1896. His upbringing in an environment rich in literary and…

Robert Duncan  — Research Starter

Robert Duncan was a pioneering American poet, born on January 7, 1919, whose work significantly influenced the landscape of 20th-century poetry. Adopted into a family of theosophists after the death…

Robert Creeley  — Research Starter

Robert Creeley was a prominent American poet and editor recognized for his significant contributions to English-language poetry in the late twentieth century. He was associated with various poetic…

Robert Cormier  — Research Starter

Robert Edmund Cormier was an influential American author known for his impactful contributions to young adult literature. Born into a family of French Canadian and Irish descent, Cormier grew up in…

Robert Cantwell  — Research Starter

Robert Emmett Cantwell was a versatile American writer known for his insightful essays, novels, and biographies, though he struggled to fully concentrate his literary efforts. His upbringing in a…

Robert Browning  — Research Starter

Robert Browning was a prominent Victorian poet, born on May 7, 1812, in London, whose early life was shaped by a well-educated family and a rich literary environment. Influenced by the works of Percy…

Robert Bolt  — Research Starter

Robert Oxton Bolt was an influential British playwright and screenwriter, renowned for his deep character exploration and moral themes set against historical backdrops. Born in Sale, Manchester, Bolt…

Robert A. Heinlein  — Research Starter

Robert A. Heinlein was an influential American science fiction writer who played a pivotal role in the genre's evolution from its pulp origins to a respected literary form. Born in 1907 in Butler,…