Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. Her most famous work, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," published in 1969, brought her international recognition and acclaim. Angelou's writing explores themes of racism, identity, family, and travel, and her poetry is known for its rhythmic and musical qualities.
One of her most famous quotes is: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer, considered one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century. Her works are known for their nonlinear structures and stream-of-consciousness narration. Woolf's novels, such as "Mrs. Dalloway" (1925) and "To the Lighthouse" (1927), are celebrated for their innovative narrative techniques and exploration of the inner lives of characters.
One of her most famous quotes is: "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction."
Jane Austen
Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Her works, including "Pride and Prejudice" (1813) and "Sense and Sensibility" (1811), are renowned for their wit, social commentary, and insight into the lives of women in the early 19th century. Austen's novels continue to be widely read and adapted for stage and screen.
One of her most famous quotes is: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet. Dickinson is known for her unusual use of form and syntax, including her frequent use of dashes and capitalization. Her poetry explores themes of life, death, love, and nature, often with a deep introspection and philosophical depth. Although she was a prolific poet, only a few of her poems were published during her lifetime, and her work gained widespread recognition posthumously.
One of her most famous quotes is: "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all."
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling (born 1965) is a British author and philanthropist. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the best-selling book series in history. Rowling's work has had a profound impact on popular culture and has inspired a generation of readers. Her writing is characterized by its vivid imagination, intricate plotting, and exploration of themes such as love, friendship, and the struggle between good and evil.
One of her most famous quotes is: "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light."
