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RMG2DW1X–William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616), English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist; often called England's national poet, and the 'Bard of Avon'
RMCNJJBT–William Shakespeare,England's greatest writer sits by his theatre at Stratford on Avon.b23/4/1564, d.23/41616
RM2AJ6DR5–William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English playwright, poet and actor, considered by many to be the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist.
RMG23F2W–William Shakespeare, The Bard of Avon, 1564-1616. Engraved Illustration after the portrait by Martin Droeshout for the first folio published in 1623.
RM2B039XX–Miguel de Cervantes (29 September 1547 – 22 April 1616), is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. His major work, Don Quixote, considered to be the first modern European novel, is a classic of Western literature, and is regarded amongst the best works of fiction ever written. His influence on the Spanish language has been so great that the language is sometimes called la lengua de Cervantes ('the language of Cervantes'). The Plaza de España is a plaza in the Parque de María Luisa (Maria Luisa Park), in Seville, Spain, bui
RM2BP9YE3–GOETHE Johann Wolfgang von Goethe archive historic postcard. German renowned writer and statesman, considered the greatest German literary figure of the modern era. 28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832 commemorative poster postcard as a tribute to his varied life
RM2HJCKH8–Shakespeare by John Cochran, 19th century printmaker. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was a famous English poet and important playwright, regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, and remaining influential for centuries.
RMRJN2YY–Illustration showing William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616); English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist
RMMWBA02–. Caricature of Anatole France. Caption read 'The Greatest Living Frenchman'. Accompanying biography in Vanity Fair read 'His French was at once acknowledged to be finer than Renan's; as easy and as polished as the elder master; even more rhythmic and shot through with delicious irony.... and curiously perfect literary treatment.... Anatole France is the greatest of living Frenchmen - the greatest writer in Christendom today'. 1909. Jean Baptiste Guth 214 Anatole France Vanity Fair 11 August 1909
RF2HG3EED–Engraving of Iohann Baptista Poquelin von Moliere. 1840 Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622 – 1673), known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright
RMMATFRE–French postage stamp (1957) : Miguel de Cervantes (1547 – 1616) Spanish writer, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language. Author
RMEH23FB–Antique c1885 steel engraving, William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) - 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
RF2HMDJ4H–Shakespeare before the court of Queen Elizabeth. It is documented that Queen Elizabeth was a big fan of the playwright, but, for centuries people, have questioned if the pair ever actually came face to face. William Shakespeare (died 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'.
RMBCNMB0–Residence of Shen Congwen, one of the greatest writers in China , Fennaghuang, Hunan Province, China
RMPGA4BX–Miguel de Cervantes portrait, 1547 – 1616 was a Spanish writer who is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. His novel Don Quixote has been translated into more languages than any other book except the Bible, antique illustration from 1880
RMR5PABN–(181202) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 2, 2018 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the Jorge Luis Borges International Foundation in Adrogue, 26 km away from Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, Nov. 16, 2018. The literary legend Jorge Luis Borges is considered Argentina's greatest writer and a towering figure of 20th century literature, best known for poetic, puzzle-like short stories that explore a world of dreams, philosophy and religion. He used Chinese allusions such as the butterfly dream of the philosopher Chuang Tzu and the Great Wall in his works. And he indeed had a cherished Chinese paint cane in his p
RF2KYMF2A–ARGENTINA - 1947: 5 centavos olive-green postage stamp depicting portrait of Cervantes and Characters from Don Quixote. 400th anniversary of the birth of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, playwright and poet. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was an Early Modern Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his novel Don Quixote, a work often cited as both the first modern novel and one of the pinnacles of world literature
RF2K2Y017–Portrait of Count Lev (Leo) Nikolayevich Tolstoy - a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Illustration of the 19th century. White background.
RMF23FW5–William Shakespeare ( 1564 - 1616) was born in Straford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He was an English poet and playwright and sometime between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. Hi is now widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
RMG4EFBY–Undated collect picture of writer George Bernard Shaw working in his revolving writing hut where he wrote most of his greatest plays. The hut has been restored and is in full working order again in the grounds of his home in Welwyn, Herts. PA photo. See PA story ARTS Shaw.
RME8N81Y–William Shakespeare,England's greatest writer sits by his theatre at Stratford on Avon.b23/4/1564, d.23/4/1616
RMBN84N1–Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910) - author of War and Peace and regarded as one of the greatest ever novelists.
RM2B033KE–Miguel de Cervantes (29 September 1547 – 22 April 1616), is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. His major work, Don Quixote, considered to be the first modern European novel, is a classic of Western literature, and is regarded amongst the best works of fiction ever written. His influence on the Spanish language has been so great that the language is sometimes called la lengua de Cervantes ('the language of Cervantes').
RM2C21D5R–WINSTON CHURCHILL WITH CIGAR BOW TIE AND HOMBURG HAT Great Britain's greatest and revered wartime leader, whose magnificent speeches galvanised a nation to successfully resist Nazi Germany aggression in World War II. This post war image 1949/1950 finds him smoking his favourite and signature cuban cigar. Churchill was knighted for his services to Great Britain, as Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. A great English statesman writer and keen artist painter (1874-1965).
RFT5XPGC–William Shakespeare 1564 to 1616 he was an English poet playwright actor and the greatest writer in the English language famous as the Englands nation
RM2A25BX6–Queen Elizabeth Ist receives William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist
RMMYE15F–. Caricature of Anatole France. Caption read 'The Greatest Living Frenchman'. Accompanying biography in Vanity Fair read 'His French was at once acknowledged to be finer than Renan's; as easy and as polished as the elder master; even more rhythmic and shot through with delicious irony.... and curiously perfect literary treatment.... Anatole France is the greatest of living Frenchmen - the greatest writer in Christendom today'. 1909. Jean Baptiste Guth 185 Anatole France Vanity Fair 11 August 1909
RMAN81HB–A statue of James Joyce stands in the centre of Dublin commemorating the city s greatest writer
![Portrait of William Shakespeare [Here as Shakspeare] (bapt. 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2ENH4TE/portrait-of-william-shakespeare-here-as-shakspeare-bapt-26-april-1564-23-april-1616-was-an-english-playwright-poet-and-actor-widely-regarded-as-the-greatest-writer-in-the-english-language-and-the-worlds-greatest-dramatist-copperplate-engraving-from-the-encyclopaedia-londinensis-or-universal-dictionary-of-arts-sciences-and-literature-volume-xxiii-edited-by-wilkes-john-published-in-london-in-1828-2ENH4TE.jpg "Portrait of William Shakespeare [Here as Shakspeare] (bapt. 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828 Stock Photo")
RF2ENH4TE–Portrait of William Shakespeare [Here as Shakspeare] (bapt. 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828
RFWTCKWD–Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and
RF2E10J3E–Imogen from Cymbeline by Shakespeare. Imogen is the daughter of King Cymbeline in Shakespeare's play Cymbeline. She was described by William Hazlitt as 'perhaps the most tender and the most artless' of all Shakespeare's women. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'.
RMG6498E–Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time
RMPGYJ53–Miguel de Cervantes chronology of his life, 1547 – 1616 was a Spanish writer who is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. His novel Don Quixote has been translated into more languages than any other book except the Bible, chronology from antique book 1880
RMR5PABM–(181202) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 2, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 16, 2018 shows handwriting of Jorge Luis Borges on his book in the Jorge Luis Borges International Foundation in Adrogue, 26 km away from Argentina's capital Buenos Aires. The literary legend Jorge Luis Borges is considered Argentina's greatest writer and a towering figure of 20th century literature, best known for poetic, puzzle-like short stories that explore a world of dreams, philosophy and religion. He used Chinese allusions such as the butterfly dream of the philosopher Chuang Tzu and the Great Wall in his works. And
RME0XJRD–Feb. 02, 1967 - French Writer and Wine Expert who is 90 today is host at a special Banquet at the Dorchester: Andre Simon, who celebrates his 90th birthday today, was the special guest at a banquet given by the Wine and food Society, a gaggle of gourmets which he founded, at the Dorchester Hotel this evening. Andre, the French writer is still probably the greatest expert around on food and wine. He has published 75 books on the subject. Among some of the wines which will be drank at the banquet were 120 bottles of Chateau Latour, 1929, which has been called the wine of the century
RMFKE7H1–Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, From the archives of Press Portrait Service - formerly Press Portrait Bureau
RMG10K89–Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra, Author of 'Don Quixote' in the early 1600s, regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists.
RM2CP94Y1–Iran's reformist President Mohammad Khatami (2ndL) listens to German President Johannes Rau who makes a point when they visit a memorial for 14th century Persian poet Hafez and Germany's greatest writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Weimar, July 12. Khatami continues his official three day visit to Germany. KP
RME8NWM4–William Shakespeare,England's greatest writer sits by his theatre at Stratford on Avon.b23/4/1564, d.23/4/1616
RMB7KCJ6–MICHAEL ARLEN Armenian writer 1895-1956 who had his greatest successes while living in England, shown on a 1930s cigarette card
RM2B033KC–Miguel de Cervantes (29 September 1547 – 22 April 1616), is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. His major work, Don Quixote, considered to be the first modern European novel, is a classic of Western literature, and is regarded amongst the best works of fiction ever written. His influence on the Spanish language has been so great that the language is sometimes called la lengua de Cervantes ('the language of Cervantes').
RMR0Y35W–WINSTON CHURCHILL PORTRAIT WW2 WORLD WAR 2 vintage image of Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill a British politician, army officer, and writer, who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. As Prime Minister, Churchill led Britain to victory in WW2 the Second World War. Against the Axis of Nazi Germany, Italy and Imperial Japan
RM2K09K5G–William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon' (or simply 'the Bard').
RMMX9ABW–. Caricature of Anatole France. Caption read 'The Greatest Living Frenchman'. Accompanying biography in Vanity Fair read 'His French was at once acknowledged to be finer than Renan's; as easy and as polished as the elder master; even more rhythmic and shot through with delicious irony.... and curiously perfect literary treatment.... Anatole France is the greatest of living Frenchmen - the greatest writer in Christendom today'. 1909. Jean Baptiste Guth 215 Anatole France Vanity Fair 11 August 1909
RMERH0RF–Michael Arlen portrait. Armenian writer, novelist, playwright, and scriptwriter, had his greatest successes in the 1920s while
![Portrait of William Shakespeare [Here as Shakspeare] (bapt. 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E9457W/portrait-of-william-shakespeare-here-as-shakspeare-bapt-26-april-1564-23-april-1616-was-an-english-playwright-poet-and-actor-widely-regarded-as-the-greatest-writer-in-the-english-language-and-the-worlds-greatest-dramatist-copperplate-engraving-from-the-encyclopaedia-londinensis-or-universal-dictionary-of-arts-sciences-and-literature-volume-xxiii-edited-by-wilkes-john-published-in-london-in-1828-2E9457W.jpg "Portrait of William Shakespeare [Here as Shakspeare] (bapt. 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828 Stock Photo")
RF2E9457W–Portrait of William Shakespeare [Here as Shakspeare] (bapt. 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828
RF2D5JMD3–Pencil portrait of Mark Twayn Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur
RF2HWMTFJ–The 1912 caption for this image reads: 'Shakespeare at age 19 in Anne Hathaway's Cottage at Stratford - Cottage of Anne Hathaway.' The 1912 caption for this illustration reads: William Shakespeare (died 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'. Anne Hathaway (died 1623) was Shakespeare’s wife. They were married in 1582, when Hathaway was 26 years old and Shakespeare was 18.
RF2HMFFRT–Madrid, Spain - March 6th, 2021: Fray Luis de Leon medallion at National Library of Spain, Madrid. Selective focus
RMT96JJ5–Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (August 28, 1749 - March 22, 1832) was a German writer, pictorial artist, biologist, statesman, theoretical physicist, and polymath. He is considered the supreme genius of modern German literature. His works span the fields of poetry, drama, prose, philosophy, and science. His Faust has been called one of the greatest dramatic works of modern European literature.
RMR5PABP–(181202) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 2, 2018 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the Jorge Luis Borges International Foundation in Adrogue, 26 km away from Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, on Nov. 16, 2018. The literary legend Jorge Luis Borges is considered Argentina's greatest writer and a towering figure of 20th century literature, best known for poetic, puzzle-like short stories that explore a world of dreams, philosophy and religion. He used Chinese allusions such as the butterfly dream of the philosopher Chuang Tzu and the Great Wall in his works. And he indeed had a cherished Chinese paint cane in hi
RMMK1M8Y–William Shakespeare portrait, 26th April 1564 – 23th April 1616 was an English poet, and playwright, widely regarded as both the greatest writer in the English language, and the world's pre-eminent dramatist, antique illustration from circa 1880
RMFKE7H3–Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, From the archives of Press Portrait Service - formerly Press Portrait Bureau
RMPX7749–Portraits of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. He was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as both the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'. He wrote approximately 39 plays,154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
RME11XXN–Nov. 11, 1980 - 70th Birthday Of Eric Malpass: The British writer Eric Lawson Malpass was born on November 14, 1910 in Derby. After his time of military at the Royal Air Force he worked in a bank-office in middle-England. besides he started to write regularly,-little successes didn't stay away: 1954 he won a short story contest, 1960 he got the ''Golden palm'' of humour for his book ''Beefy Jones''. The greatest success came to Malpass with his novel ''Morgens um sieben ist die Welt noch in Ordnung'' (In the morning at seven o'clock the world is still in order)
RME8NWM5–William Shakespeare,England's greatest writer sits by his theatre at Stratford on Avon.b23/4/1564, d.23/4/1616
RMBHT4E8–Portrait of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), Scottish writer and poet and one of the greatest historical novelists.
RM2FNY55P–Professor Henry Drummond FRSE LLD FGS (1851– 1897) was a Scottish evangelist, biologist, writer and lecturer. Drummond wrote 'The Greatest Thing in the World,' 'Natural Law in the Spiritual World,' and 'The Ascent of Man.' Drummond was an early proponent for theistic evolution.
RM2B033K9–Miguel de Cervantes (29 September 1547 – 22 April 1616), is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. His major work, Don Quixote, considered to be the first modern European novel, is a classic of Western literature, and is regarded amongst the best works of fiction ever written. His influence on the Spanish language has been so great that the language is sometimes called la lengua de Cervantes ('the language of Cervantes').
RM2H1E14A–Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra signature, the greatest writer in the Spanish language. Isolated
RF2E243AE–Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and
RM2K094P4–William Shakeseare, the Chandos Portrait. William Shakespeare (bapt. 26 April 1564 - 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. Oath of office taken by Vice President Kaala Harris at her innuaguration, Jan 20 2021.
RF2G6G91F–William Shakespeare engraved vector portrait with ink contours. English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as both the greatest writer in the
RM2A2WE2N–Booklet - `The Record Breaker, Phar Lap, Greatest of all Race Horses', New Century Press, 1932, Booklet published and placed on sale within a few days of Phar Lap's death on 5th April, 1932. It was written by Jack Spinty, a leading Sydney racing writer, and includes a foreword entitled `A Foreword Written in Sorrow
RM2HTFC37–Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) Russian writer by Vasily Perov (1834-1882) painted in 1872.
RF2D5JMD1–Pencil portrait of Mark Twayn Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur
RF2HWMTFN–The 1912 caption for this image reads: 'Shakespeare at age 19 in Anne Hathaway's Cottage at Stratford - Cottage of Anne Hathaway.' The 1912 caption for this illustration reads: William Shakespeare (died 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'. Anne Hathaway (died 1623) was Shakespeare’s wife. They were married in 1582, when Hathaway was 26 years old and Shakespeare was 18.
RF2HMFFRW–Madrid, Spain - March 6th, 2021: Fray Luis de Leon medallion at National Library of Spain, Madrid. Selective focus
RMT96JJ8–Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (August 28, 1749 - March 22, 1832) was a German writer, pictorial artist, biologist, statesman, theoretical physicist, and polymath. He is considered the supreme genius of modern German literature. His works span the fields of poetry, drama, prose, philosophy, and science. His Faust has been called one of the greatest dramatic works of modern European literature.
RMR5PABR–(181202) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 2, 2018 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the Jorge Luis Borges International Foundation in Adrogue, 26 km away from Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, on Nov. 16, 2018. The literary legend Jorge Luis Borges is considered Argentina's greatest writer and a towering figure of 20th century literature, best known for poetic, puzzle-like short stories that explore a world of dreams, philosophy and religion. He used Chinese allusions such as the butterfly dream of the philosopher Chuang Tzu and the Great Wall in his works. And he indeed had a cherished Chinese paint cane in hi
RM2E3121A–William Shakespeare portrait, 26th April 1564 – 23th April 1616 was an English poet, and playwright, widely regarded as both the greatest writer in the English language, and the world's pre-eminent dramatist, antique engraving from circa 1824
RMT10R57–Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Scanned from image material in the archives of Press Portrait Service - (formerly Press Portrait Bureau).
RMGGH554–Thomas Chalmers (1780 – 1847), was a writer, moralist, Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of the Church of Scotland and of the Free Church of Scotland. He has been called 'Scotland's greatest nineteenth-century churchman'.
RME0XBP4–Feb. 02, 1966 - Louis Aragon one of France greatest living poets and excellent writer in an article published in the Paris communist daily paper strongly critised the trial of the two russian writers which took place now in Moscou. This crtisisme coming from an important member of the french communist party created a sensation world over.
RME8N823–William Shakespeare,England's greatest writer sits by his theatre at Stratford on Avon.b23/4/1564, d.23/4/1616
RM2DPXX15–FILE PICTURES:Timoleague, Cork, Ireland. 26th April, 2016. The death has taken place of explorer Tim Severin at Timoleague in West Cork. Born in India in 1940 Tim Severin was an British explorer, historian and writer. Hailed as the ‘greatest living explorer of the twentieth century’ he has retraced the voyages of Sinbad the sailor, Genghis Khan, Marco Polo, Ulysses, and Brendan the navigator where he sailed a leather boat across the Atlantic.- Credit; David Creedon / Alamy Live News
RM2FNY55G–Professor Henry Drummond FRSE LLD FGS (1851– 1897) was a Scottish evangelist, biologist, writer and lecturer. Drummond wrote 'The Greatest Thing in the World,' 'Natural Law in the Spiritual World,' and 'The Ascent of Man.' Drummond was an early proponent for theistic evolution.
RM2B033FT–William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. The Chandos portrait is the most famous of the portraits that may depict William Shakespeare. Painte
RMBMCJT6–Portrait painting of Scottish satirical writer, essayist, historian + social commentator Thomas Carlyle (1795 - 1881).
RF2E2H0HK–Vintagel portrait of Mark Twayn Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entreprene
RM2A25CAX–William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. Carreras cigarette card
RF2G6G8WW–Anton Chekhov engraved vector portrait with ink contours. Russian playwright and short-story writer, who is considered to be among the greatest writer
RF2DDH0H6–Portrait of Count Lev (Leo) Nikolayevich Tolstoy - a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Illustration of the 19th century. White background.
RFB7BJFD–Soviet coin Janis Rainis a poet playwright translator and politician who is considered to be the greatest Latvian writer
RF2D5JMAY–Pencil portrait of Mark Twayn Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur
RF2HWMTFG–The 1912 caption for this illustration reads: “How Bible was read to people in Shakespeare's time. Preaching from beautiful English version of Bible at village cross in Tudor times from painting by Mr G E Robertson.” William Shakespeare (died 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'. George Edward Robertson (died 1920) was a British artist.
RF2BHP8R5–Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra signature, the greatest writer in the Spanish language. Isolated
RMT96JJC–Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (August 28, 1749 - March 22, 1832) was a German writer, pictorial artist, biologist, statesman, theoretical physicist, and polymath. He is considered the supreme genius of modern German literature. His works span the fields of poetry, drama, prose, philosophy, and science. His Faust has been called one of the greatest dramatic works of modern European literature.
RM2JCWXB0–Portrait of Mark Twain. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. He was lauded as the 'greatest humorist the United States has produced', and William Faulkner called him 'the father of American literature'. His novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), the latter of which has often been called the 'Great American Novel'.
RM2CH7RBH–An old engraving of Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s –1400). He was a poet and author, widely considered the greatest English writer of the middle ages and is best known for ‘The Canterbury Tales’. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer was also a philosopher and astronomer. He had a career in the civil service as a diplomat and was a member of parliament. He famously wrote in ‘Middle English’ at a time when the dominant written languages in the country were still French and Latin.
RMT10R73–Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Scanned from image material in the archives of Press Portrait Service - (formerly Press Portrait Bureau).
RM2DE24DK–A 19th Century view of the room where William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. His date of birth is unknown, but is traditionally observed on 23 April, Saint George's Day. Shakespeare (1564-1616) became an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, the 'Bard of Avon', or simply 'the Bard'.
RME8N81X–William Shakespeare,England's greatest writer sits by his theatre at Stratford on Avon.b23/4/1564, d.23/4/1616
RM2DPXTH6–FILE PICTURES:Timoleague, Cork, Ireland. 26th April, 2016. The death has taken place of explorer Tim Severin at Timoleague in West Cork. Born in India in 1940 Tim Severin was an British explorer, historian and writer. Hailed as the ‘greatest living explorer of the twentieth century’ he has retraced the voyages of Sinbad the sailor, Genghis Khan, Marco Polo, Ulysses, and Brendan the navigator where he sailed a leather boat across the Atlantic.- Credit; David Creedon / Alamy Live News
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