Jhumpa Lahiri is quite well - known. Her works often explore the experiences of Indian - American immigrants. Another is Amy Tan, with her novels delving into the lives of Chinese - American immigrants. Isabel Allende, though originally from Chile, has written about the immigrant experience in the United States as well.
One author is Anzia Yezierska. She wrote about the Jewish immigrant experience in the early 20th century. Her works vividly show the hardships and hopes of Jewish immigrants trying to make a life in America. Then there's Chang - Rae Lee, who explores the experiences of Korean - American immigrants, delving into the complex feelings of being caught between two cultures.
For 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', the author is Mark Twain. He is known for his vivid portrayal of life along the Mississippi River. Another famous author is Jack Kerouac, who wrote 'On the Road', a novel that captures the spirit of the Beat Generation.
F. Scott Fitzgerald is a famous author of American novels. He wrote 'The Great Gatsby', a novel that beautifully portrays the Jazz Age. Another well - known author is Harper Lee, who penned 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Mark Twain is also very famous for his works like 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'Tom Sawyer'.
Mark Twain is one. His works like 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' are well - known Victorian American novels.
Toni Morrison is a very famous one. Her works like 'Beloved' are masterpieces that explore the African - American experience in a profound way. Another is Ralph Ellison with his 'Invisible Man' which delves into the sense of invisibility that African - Americans often feel in society.
James Elroy. His works often deal with the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles and include elements of gangster life and crime.
John Barth is a significant figure. His writing often plays with the form and structure of the novel. Then there's Donald Barthelme. His short stories and novels are known for their fragmentation and playfulness. Toni Morrison, in some of her works, also shows postmodernist tendencies. For example, in 'Beloved', she uses non - linear narrative and complex intertextuality to great effect.
Jack Kerouac is a well - known author in this regard. His novel 'On the Road' is a classic of the American drifter genre. It follows the adventures of its characters as they travel across the country. Another is John Steinbeck. His works, like 'The Grapes of Wrath', although more about the migrant workers, also has elements of the drifter theme as the characters are constantly on the move in search of a better life. Cormac McCarthy also writes novels that can be considered in this category. His works often feature characters who are in some sort of journey through a desolate American landscape.
N. Scott Momaday is a very famous author. His work, like 'House Made of Dawn', has been highly regarded for its deep exploration of Native American identity and culture.
Danielle Steel is a well - known author of American pop novels. She has written numerous books, often centered around love, family, and relationships.