Writer biographies
Discover the stories, ideas, and achievements of remarkable writers from across history.
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Hermann Hesse
Writing thoughtful novels and poems that encourage people to learn about themselves.
Ho Chi Minh
Leading Vietnam’s journey toward independence and becoming its first president
Homer
Writing the famous ancient Greek stories The Iliad and The Odyssey
Honoré de Balzac
A famous French writer who created a huge collection of stories about everyday life called La Comédie humaine.
Ibn Battuta
One of the greatest travelers in history who journeyed across much of the known world.
Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
A brilliant doctor and thinker who wrote famous books about medicine and science.
Isabel Allende
Being a famous storyteller who writes magical and emotional novels read all over the world
J.K. Rowling
Writing the magical Harry Potter book series
James Baldwin
An American writer who used powerful words to explore fairness, identity, and understanding.
James Corden
Being a funny actor and TV host, especially for the game and music segment called Carpool Karaoke.
James Joyce
Being a famous writer who changed the way stories are written
James Madison
Being the "Father of the Constitution" and the fourth President of the United States
Jane Austen
Writing beloved novels like Pride and Prejudice that are still read all over the world.
Jason Sudeikis
Being a funny actor and comedian, especially for playing Ted Lasso on TV
Jawaharlal Nehru
He was the first Prime Minister of India and a leader who helped India become an independent nation.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
A famous thinker who wrote about freedom, nature, and how people can live and learn better together
Jean-Paul Sartre
A famous thinker and writer who shared big ideas about freedom and choice
Jimmy Kimmel
Being a TV host and comedian, best known for hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A famous German writer and thinker who wrote poems, plays, and stories loved around the world
John Calvin
A famous thinker who helped shape Protestant Christianity during the Reformation.
John Krasinski
Being an actor, writer, and director best known for playing Jim Halpert on the TV show The Office
John Locke
Helping people understand ideas about learning, freedom, and how governments should care for citizens
John Maynard Keynes
A famous economist who helped governments understand how to keep economies healthy.
John Milton
Writing the famous epic poem "Paradise Lost"
John Oliver
Being a funny comedian and TV host who explains news in a smart and humorous way