As mentioned before, Andy Weir is a well - known author in this genre with his 'The Martian'.
Ray Bradbury also wrote some works related to Mars that could be considered in this category. His works often had a more imaginative and sometimes philosophical take on the idea of life on Mars, exploring themes like human nature and our relationship with the unknown.
Charles Dickens is one. His works like 'Oliver Twist' show the darker side of urban life in London during his time. Another is F. Scott Fitzgerald. His novels, such as 'The Great Gatsby', depict the glamorous yet hollow urban life in the Jazz Age.
Jodi Picoult is one. Her novels often deal with characters facing new situations and moral dilemmas in their lives. For instance, in some of her books, characters experience new family dynamics which force them to re - evaluate their lives.
As I mentioned before, F. Scott Fitzgerald was an author of a famous 1934 novel. He was a well - known American writer, part of the 'Lost Generation' and his works often delved into the decadence and disillusionment of the Jazz Age.
As mentioned before, F. Scott Fitzgerald is the author of 'Tender Is the Night'. He is a well - known American author, famous for his works that often explore the Jazz Age and the lives of the upper class.
For 'The Last Hurrah', the author is Edwin O'Connor.
One of the most famous is Leo Tolstoy. His 'War and Peace' is a prime example of a big life novel. Another is Charles Dickens. His works like 'David Copperfield' which follows the life of the protagonist from childhood to adulthood. Also, Gabriel García Márquez with 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' which spans generations in the Buendía family.
Ray Bradbury is another significant author in best Mars fiction. His short story 'Mars Is Heaven!' is quite memorable. These authors have all contributed in different ways to the genre of Mars fiction. Their works have either been scientific and detailed like Robinson's, or more adventure - based like Burroughs', or thought - provoking like Heinlein's, making the field of Mars fiction diverse and interesting.
Emile Zola is a very well - known author of naturalist novels. His works, like 'Germinal', are famous for their in - depth exploration of the lives of the working class under difficult circumstances. Another is Theodore Dreiser, whose 'An American Tragedy' is a classic naturalist novel.
E. L. James is a famous author of a billionaire - themed novel, 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. Her writing has reached a wide audience around the world. Another is Judith McNaught who has written billionaire - related novels. Her works often include elements of historical romance combined with the allure of a wealthy hero.
I'm not sure specifically which authors are known for 'Kairos novels' as it's not a very common, well - defined genre term. However, many great authors do play with the concept of opportune moments in their works. For example, Charles Dickens often had his characters face critical moments that changed their fates. His novels like 'A Tale of Two Cities' had moments of kairos for the characters within the complex historical backdrop.