Edgar Allan Poe is the author of 'The Tell - Tale Heart'. He was a master of the horror and mystery genre. Guy de Maupassant wrote 'The Necklace'. He was a French writer famous for his short stories. Washington Irving wrote 'Rip Van Winkle'. He was one of the first American writers to gain international acclaim.
There are many authors of best selling stories. J.K. Rowling is one, famous for the 'Harry Potter' series. Another is Dan Brown, known for books like 'The Da Vinci Code'. Stephen King is also well - known for his horror and thriller best sellers.
The bestsellers are some of the more famous ones: Author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling 2 Oprah Winfrey's novel, The Magic Nanny Mark Twain's novel, The Adventures of Tom sawyer 4. Ralph Waldo Emerson's Nature William Faulkner's novel The Sound and the Fury 6. The Sun Also Rises, Ernest. Margaret Atwood's novel Gone with the Wind 8 Stephen King's novel The Shawshank Redemption 9. Hugo's novel, Notre-Dame de Paris. 10 John Keats 'poem, Dear John Of course, this was only a part of the list. There were many other bestsellers.
J.K. Rowling is one of the best - selling fiction authors. Her 'Harry Potter' series has been extremely popular worldwide, selling millions of copies. The series has also been translated into numerous languages.
Well, in the world of short stories, many consider Ernest Hemingway as a great. His stories are known for their terse and powerful prose, like 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro'. Isabel Allende is also a notable short - story author. Her works often blend the magical and the real, as seen in some of her short - story collections. And don't forget about Jorge Luis Borges. His short stories are filled with complex ideas and unique literary devices, like in 'The Garden of Forking Paths'.
Well, in 2015, Harper Lee was also among the best - selling fiction authors. Her novel 'Go Set a Watchman' was highly anticipated as it was sort of a sequel to 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Also, Dan Brown with his novels that are known for their complex plots and historical elements was a best - selling author in the fiction category in 2015.
Some of the best - selling romance novel authors include Nora Roberts. Her books are known for their engaging characters and diverse storylines. She has a large number of fans around the world and has been writing for many years, with a huge catalog of novels.
Frank Herbert is the author of the best selling 'Dune'. His detailed world - building and exploration of complex themes made the book a huge success. George Orwell, who wrote '1984', is also well - known. His work has had a profound impact on how we view society and the potential dangers of technology in the wrong hands.
Jojo Moyes is a popular best - selling author in the romance genre. Her book 'Me Before You' was a huge hit. She has a talent for creating complex characters and emotional storylines that draw readers in and keep them hooked from start to finish.
James Patterson is one of the best - selling thriller novel authors. His books are known for their fast - paced plots and cliffhangers. Dan Brown is also very popular, especially with his books like 'The Da Vinci Code' that blend mystery and history in a thrilling way. And Stephen King has written many thrilling novels, his works often explore horror and psychological thrills.
Dan Brown is another. His novels like 'The Da Vinci Code' are very popular. These books combine mystery, history, and conspiracy theories, which attract a wide range of readers all over the world.