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Which famous writers do you know? Write and tell us about a famous writer from your country.

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DoctorSupermarketStream's picture DoctorSupermark... replied on United Kingdom (Great Britain)

My love story

BrownEmu500's picture BrownEmu500 replied on Finland

J.K. Rowling, William Shakespeare, Stephen King, Charles Dickens and Ilkka Remes. Ilkka Remes is a Finnish writer, who is known for his thrillers. In June 2006 over a million of Reme's books were sold. He is one of the most popular Finnish writers.

SkippingTrainOrbit's picture SkippingTrainOrbit replied on Zimbabwe

The famouse writer in my country is Taras Shevchenko. Taras Shevchenko was born in 1814 in Moryntsi. He's ukrainian writer.

KingMusicTune's picture KingMusicTune replied on Belarus

There are some famous writers in my country such as A.Pushkin and N.Gogol!
:D xD

WoodenRiverWaterfall's picture WoodenRiverWaterfall replied on Turkey

What a amazing life! I saw the plays of Shakespeare on this website and I bought a book of his plays.

MissRubyEnvironment's picture MissRubyEnvironment replied on India

Interesting! Roald Dahl is a famous writer in my Country(India)

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