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Muriel Spark  — Research Starter

Muriel Spark was a distinguished Scottish novelist renowned for her unique contributions to contemporary literature. Born Muriel Sarah Camberg, she demonstrated an early talent for writing, composing…

Multatuli  — Research Starter

Multatuli, the pseudonym of Eduard Douwes Dekker, was a prominent Dutch writer and colonial administrator born on March 2, 1820, in Amsterdam. He moved to Java in 1838 and served as an official…

Moschus  — Research Starter

Moschus was a minor poet from the Hellenistic pastoral tradition, primarily known through scant historical records, including mention in the Suda and a note in the Greek Anthology. He is believed to…

Morley Callaghan  — Research Starter

Edward Morley Callaghan, known as one of Canada's prominent novelists, began his literary career in the 1920s and continued to write for over sixty years. Born in Toronto to an Irish Catholic family,…

Mór Jókai  — Research Starter

Mór Jókai was a prominent Hungarian writer, known for his extensive contributions to literature, including twenty-nine long novels, poetry, humorous articles, and numerous tales. He initially pursued…

Mongo Beti  — Research Starter

Mongo Beti, born Alexandre Biyidi in Cameroon, is recognized as a pivotal figure in African literature. He grew up in a rural setting and was educated in both local and French colonial schools, which…

Mona Van Duyn  — Research Starter

Mona Van Duyn was an influential American poet, born in 1921 in Waterloo, Iowa, who made history as the first woman to be appointed poet laureate of the United States. Despite a childhood where her…

Miles Franklin  — Research Starter

Miles Franklin, the pen name of Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin, is a prominent figure in Australian literature, celebrated for her vivid depictions of life in the Australian Bush and her…

Miklós Radnóti  — Research Starter

Miklós Radnóti was a prominent Hungarian poet born on May 5, 1909, to Jewish parents of German descent. Known for his courageous expression amidst the rise of fascism and the Holocaust, his poetry…