Well, William Shakespeare can't be ignored. Although his works were mainly plays, they are also important in the realm of English literature and have influenced novel writing greatly. Then there's Mark Twain, an American writer but his works are in English. 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' are his masterpieces. Additionally, Thomas Hardy, with novels like 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' that often deal with the themes of fate and social class.
Here are some famous ones:
1 Jin Yong: The representative works of famous martial arts novels include The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, and The Eight Dragons.
2. Lao She (Shu Qingchun): Famous modern novelists 'representative works include Camel Xiangzi and Four Generations Under One roof.
3. Cao Xueqin (Cao Xueqin): Representative works of famous ancient novelists include Dream of the Red Chamber.
4. Mo Yan (Guan Moye): Famous modern novelists 'representative works include Red Soroliang Family, Big Breasts and Buttocks, etc.
5. Yu Hua (Yu Qiuyu): Famous modern novelist's representative works include "Alive" and "Shout in the Drizzle".
6. Ernest Smith: Representative works of famous modern novelists include The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms.
7 Margaret Atwood (Margaret Atwood): Famous contemporary novelist's representative works include Gone with the Wind, Snow, etc.
8 Margaret Mitchell (Margaret Mitchell): Famous contemporary novelists 'representative works include Gone with the Wind, Floating Snow, etc.
9 Maugham (William Somerset Maugham): Famous modern novelist's representative works include The Moon and Sixpence, The Shackles of Human Nature, etc.
10 Kafka: Representative works of famous modern novelists include Metamorphosis, Judgment, etc.
One of the famous English writers of short stories is Edgar Allan Poe. His works are known for their macabre and mysterious themes. For example, 'The Tell - Tale Heart' is a short story full of psychological tension. Another is Katherine Mansfield. Her short stories often explore the subtleties of human relationships and emotions. 'Miss Brill' is a great example, which delves into the loneliness and self - delusion of a woman. Also, H.G. Wells wrote some notable short stories. His stories sometimes have elements of science fiction, like in 'The Country of the Blind' where he presents an interesting thought experiment about perception.
Jane Austen contributed by depicting the social life of the English gentry in a very vivid and detailed way. Her works showed the importance of marriage, social status and relationships in that era. For example, in 'Pride and Prejudice', we can see how different characters' personalities and social standings interact. Dickens, on the other hand, often wrote about the poor and the social problems of his time. His works like 'Oliver Twist' exposed the dark side of the society, such as the workhouse system and child exploitation.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson also wrote about Arthurian themes. His 'Idylls of the King' is a collection of poems that retell the Arthurian stories in a very lyrical and romantic way. He brought new life to the old tales, making them accessible and appealing to a wide audience. For example, his descriptions of the characters like King Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot are very vivid and full of emotion.
There are many famous handsome men in English literature. Here are some of them:
1. Austin Steven Johnson ("Pride and Predict")(Twilight)
2. Henry VIII-Henry VIII novel series
3. Charles Dickens-A Tale of Two Cities (part of Dickens 'novel series)
4. George Gordon Byron, Austin's Mansfield Park (Othello)
5 James March-Casterbridge (Battle of Casterbridge)
6. Robert Frost-The Catcher in the Rye
7. William Wordsworth-"The Walk"(Poems in the Park)
8. Thomas Hardy,"tess of the D'Urbervilles"
9. Edward Arlington Arlington-The Chivalrous Tradition
10 Jane Austen-Pride and Predict
These are just a small portion of the handsome men in English literature. There are many other characters who have their own unique charm and characteristics.
There are many masterpieces in English literature, some of which are famous:
1 Harry Potter Series: A series of magical fantasy novels by JK Rowling that tells the story of a young Harry Potter growing up at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Pride and Predict: Jane Austen's novel tells the love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy and their family relationship.
The Lord of the Rings Series: A series of novels by George R.R. Martin about Frodo the Hobbit and his friends in search of a lost magic ring.
4 1984: George Orwell's dystopian novel portrays the control and surveillance of the people by the government of a dictatorial society.
5 The Catcher in the Rye: J.D. Salinger's novel tells the story of a teenager, Holden Caulfield, growing up and his pursuit of socializing, love, and freedom.
Jane Eyre: Charlotte Bronte's novel tells the life experiences of a young woman, Jane Eyre, and her emotional entanglement with Mr. Rochester.
Seven Hundred Years of Solitude: Garcia Márquez's novel tells the family history of seven generations and their love and hatred.
The Catcher in the Rye: J.D. Salinger's novel tells the story of a young man, Holden Caulfield, growing up and his pursuit of socializing, love, and freedom in the first person.
These are just a few famous works in English literature. There are many other excellent works such as Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Predict, Jane Eyre, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and so on.
Chinese contemporary literature is very rich and colorful. There are many famous ones. The following are some of them:
1 Mo Yan: The Nobel Prize winner in Literature is famous for his novels with strong narrations and unique language.
2. Yu Hua: The representative of Chinese contemporary literature is famous for his realistic novels,"Alive" and "Crying in the Drizzle".
3 Lao She: An outstanding figure in the history of modern Chinese literature, known for his novels, Camel Xiangzi and Teahouse.
4. Jia Pingao: The representative of contemporary Chinese literature is famous for works such as the novel "Abandoned City" and "Qin Qiang".
Mo Yan, Yu Hua, Jia Pingao, and the others were all members of the Chinese Fictional Association. In addition, there were many other famous contemporary Chinese artists such as Yang Jiang, Zhou Guoping, Chen Zhongshi, Tie Ning, and so on. In recent decades, Chinese contemporary literature has developed rapidly and many outstanding works have emerged, which have had a profound impact on Chinese literature and culture.
Among the most famous are Rudyard Kipling. His stories are full of adventure and cultural insights. Saki (H.H. Munro) is also well - known for his humorous and ironic short stories. And D.H. Lawrence, whose works often delve into deep psychological and relationship aspects.
Here are some famous authors' full names and their works' English titles:
1 F Scott Fitzgerald - Scott Fitzgerald (1856-1900) was a American known for his short stories novels and plays His most famous work is The Great Gatsby (1925)
2 Stephen Crane - Crane Stephen (1886-1966) was an American journalist author and poet He is known for his novel The Thunder Rain (1927) and short story The Red Shoes (1918)
3 W Somerset Maugham - Somerset Maugham (1895-1965) was a British known for his novels plays and short stories His most famous work is The Moon and Sixpence (1939)
4 Roald Dahl - Dahl Roald (1926-1985) was a British author known for his children's books He is known for his works such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) and David and Goliath (1974)
5l Frank Baum - Baum L Frank Baum (1897-1965) was an American author known for his fantasy novel The Baum Baum Books (1912-1920) He is known for his works such as The Magic School Bus (1970) and The Magic Tree House (1971)
6 Jin Yong-Mr Jin Yong (1930-2013) was an Chinese author known for his wuxia novels The Scarlet Letter (1966) and The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1966)
7 J.D. Salinger - Salinger J.D.(1918-1961) was an American author known for his short story The Catcher in the Rye (1951) He is also known for his novel The Great Garlic Legend (1953)
8 Martin Luther King Jr - King Jr Martin Luther King Jr (1929-1968) was an American civil rights activist and author known for his work in the fight for racial equality He is known for his speech I Have a Dream (1963) and his book The Color Purple (1968)