There's also Dinaw Mengestu. His works in Ethiopian - American fiction (as he is of Ethiopian origin but writes in the American context as well) have brought more international attention to Ethiopian stories. He writes about the immigrant experience which is related to Ethiopian roots. In Ethiopia itself, Berhane Meskel Redda is an important figure. His fictions have contributed to the development of Ethiopian literature with their unique narrative styles.
Bao Ninh is quite famous. His work 'The Sorrow of War' has been widely read both in Vietnam and internationally. It gives a deep look into the psychological trauma of war for the soldiers.
Arthur Conan Doyle is extremely famous. His Sherlock Holmes character has become an iconic figure in detective fiction and popular culture. Holmes' deductive reasoning skills are legendary.
Agatha Christie is extremely famous. She has written numerous murder mystery novels, like 'Murder on the Orient Express'. Her stories often feature complex characters and intricate plots that keep readers guessing until the end.
George Lucas is the mind behind 'Star Wars', which has not only books but also movies and a huge franchise. Orson Scott Card is the author of 'Ender's Game'. He created a very interesting and thought - provoking story about a child prodigy in a military - like setting. William Gibson wrote 'Neuromancer' and is credited with popularizing the cyberpunk genre.
J.D. Salinger was a famous author of 1950 fiction books. His work 'The Catcher in the Rye' is highly regarded. C.S. Lewis also wrote during this time, with 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' being a well - loved book. Ray Bradbury was another notable author, known for books like 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles'.
One of the well - known science fiction authors in 2019 was Becky Chambers. Her works often explore themes of humanity and connection in science - fictional settings. Another was Mary Robinette Kowal who continued to produce great science fiction works.
Anna Sewell is a very famous author in equestrian fiction. Her book 'Black Beauty' is a classic that has been loved for generations. It has made a significant impact on how people view horses and their treatment.
J. R. R. Tolkien is a very famous author in speculative fiction. His 'The Lord of the Rings' series is a masterpiece. It has a richly detailed fantasy world with different races like hobbits, elves, and dwarves. Another is H. G. Wells. He wrote 'The War of the Worlds', which was one of the earliest works about alien invasion and really influenced the development of speculative fiction.
One relatively well - known author in the realm of kinky fiction is Anaïs Nin. Her works often explored complex sexual relationships and desires in a rather unconventional way for her time.