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Was a Japanese author, journalist and editor, and is best known as a pioneer of science fiction. [2]

Was a Japanese author, journalist and editor, and is best known as a pioneer of science fiction. [2]Like other early science fiction writers of the period, he was influenced by the stories of Jules Verne, whose technological adventure novels had become popular in translation in the rapidly modernising Meiji era Japan. Specifically, the above-mentioned speculative conception of submarine warfare, based on ramming and making no mention of torpedos, is shared with Verne (see "Facing the Flag," "HMS Sword").

Was a Japanese author from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. Several of his novels were made into mov

Was a Japanese author from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. Several of his novels were made into movies in Japan. A monument honoring Tokuda was erected near the summit of Mount Utatsu in 1947. The monument features writing authored by poet Muro Saisei and was designed by architect Yoshiro Taniguchi.

Is a Belarusian postmodern writer.

Is a Belarusian postmodern writer.

A Belarusian journalist and writer.Editor of literature critics department in "Nioman magazine" (198

A Belarusian journalist and writer.Editor of literature critics department in "Nioman magazine" (1987-1990), chief editor of the newspapers "Svaboda" (1990-1991) and "Naša Niva" (1991-2000), the radio "Baltyjskija Chvali" (2000-2001), author of the programme "Vostraja Brama" on the Radio Liberty Belarusian edition (since 1997).

Was one of the most renowned Bengali thinker, educationist, philosopher and literary critic of twent

Was one of the most renowned Bengali thinker, educationist, philosopher and literary critic of twentieth century India. A radical humanist, he is widely reputed for his works on Marxist-revolutionary Manabendra Nath Roy.After returning to Calcutta from Melbourne, he worked as Director of the Rabindra Bhavan, Visva-Bharati University, from 1981 to 1983. He was an Emeritus Fellow on Literature of the Department of Culture, Government of India. Also he worked as the Chairman of the Raja Rammohan Roy and as Senior research Fellow at the Indian Council of Historical Research. Notably he worked as the Executive Secretary of the Renaissance Institute from 1960 to 1969.

A South African known as a Zulu novelist, poet, scholar, teacher and editor. He was strongly linked

A South African known as a Zulu novelist, poet, scholar, teacher and editor. He was strongly linked to Pietermaritzburg and known for nurturing young talent.

Is the patron saint of Marrakesh. He is also one of the seven saints (sabaatou ridjal) of the city.

Is the patron saint of Marrakesh. He is also one of the seven saints (sabaatou ridjal) of the city. His festival was founded by Abu Ali al-Hassan al-Yusi at the instigation of Moulay Ismael.

Is one of Morocco's best known poets. He was a songwriter in the genre of the malhun and founded the

Is one of Morocco's best known poets. He was a songwriter in the genre of the malhun and founded the sufi zawiyya Alamin in Meknes.[1] This zawiyya became one of the centres from which the malhun would spread. Some of El Alami's best known songs are "El Farradjia" (also known as "Ya Krim") and "El meknassia".

Known as Paddy Chayefsky was an acclaimed dramatist who transitioned from the golden age of American

Known as Paddy Chayefsky was an acclaimed dramatist who transitioned from the golden age of American live television in the 1950s to a successful career as a playwright and screenwriter.Serving in the 104th Infantry Division in the European Theatre, he was near Aachen, Germany when he was wounded, reportedly by a land mine. Recovering from his injuries in the Army Hospital near Cirencester, England, he wrote the book and lyrics to a musical comedy, No T.O. for Love. First produced in 1945 by the Special Services Unit, the show toured European Army bases for two years. The London opening of No T.O. for Love at the Scala Theatre in the West End marked the beginning of Chayefsky's theatrical career. During the London production of this musical, Chayefsky encountered Joshua Logan, a future collaborator, and Garson Kanin, who invited Chayefsky to join him in working on a documentary of the Allied invasion, The True Glory.

Was an American humorist, author, and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces w

Was an American humorist, author, and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker; he also wrote for several other magazines, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays.

Was an Academy Award-winning American writer who won awards in three careers—a Broadway playw

Was an Academy Award-winning American writer who won awards in three careers—a Broadway playwright, a Hollywood TV and movie screenwriter, and a best-selling novelist. His TV works spanned a 20-year period during which he created I Dream of Jeannie (1965-70), Hart to Hart (1979-84), and The Patty Duke Show (1963-66), but it was not until after he turned 50 and began writing best-selling novels such as Master of the Game (1982), The Other Side of Midnight (1973) and Rage of Angels (1980) that he became most famous.

Is an American poet. She currently holds the position of Professor of creative writing at the Univer

Is an American poet. She currently holds the position of Professor of creative writing at the University of Florida, where she has taught since 1993.Wade has published five poetry collections, including: Celestial Bodies (2002), Green (1998), From Istanbu

German composer

German composer

Was a German classical guitarist and composer. Behrend studied piano, harpsichord, conducting and co

Was a German classical guitarist and composer. Behrend studied piano, harpsichord, conducting and composition in Berlin, Germany, and taught himself classical guitar. At the age of 30 he already was a world-renowned artist with this instrument, playing for the Shah of Persia, the Emperor of Japan and Gamal Abdel Nasser in Cairo.

Was a German percussionist, composer and professor. He is recognized as an important figure in the d

Was a German percussionist, composer and professor. He is recognized as an important figure in the development of the professional percussion scene in Germany after World War II. From 1948 to 1951, Fink studied timpanis and percussion in the class of Alfred Wagner at the University of Music in Weimar (Germany). He also studied composition in the class of Helmut Riethmüller at the same institution. After several orchestral and teaching positions in Weimar, Magdeburg, Lübeck and Hannover, he attained a permanent teaching position for timpanis and percussion at the Bavarian University of Music (Bayerisches Staatskonservatorium für Musik) in Würzburg/Germany. In the year 1974, he was promoted to a full professor and became head of the renowned Studio für Perkussion in Würzburg. He held this position until his retirement in the year 1993.

Was a German writer and influential theatre critic. In October 1897 he left school without gaining a

Was a German writer and influential theatre critic. In October 1897 he left school without gaining any diplomas and began studying at Friedrich-Wilhelm-University as it was then called. At the time it was still possible to gain entrance to university with

A German writer, journalist, sociologist, cultural critic, and film theorist.

A German writer, journalist, sociologist, cultural critic, and film theorist.

Was a journalist and researcher for Newspapers, who actived as journalist since 1908 to 1933.Baschwi

Was a journalist and researcher for Newspapers, who actived as journalist since 1908 to 1933.Baschwitz, who, as customary in German middle class, was not called by his first name but always his second name Kurt, was a German Jew and a friend of Otto Frank, the father of Anne Frank. Baschwitz also was the second expert witness to review the Diary of Anne Frank [1] .

A German writer who has written twelve novels and produced several collections of short stories, ess

A German writer who has written twelve novels and produced several collections of short stories, essays

Was an English poet and author. He became known as a writer of satirical anti-war verse during World

Was an English poet and author. He became known as a writer of satirical anti-war verse during World War I. He later won acclaim for his prose work.

Is a German composer and opera director living in Berlin and is one of Germany's most often performe

Is a German composer and opera director living in Berlin and is one of Germany's most often performed contemporary composers.[1] Matthus has been the Artistic Director of the Kammeroper Rheinsberg since 1991. He is also the founder and director of the Rheinsberg Music Festival and an honorary citizen of the city of Rheinsberg.[1]

Was a German choir-leader and composer. He first studied medicine and chemistry at the Polytechnikum

Was a German choir-leader and composer. He first studied medicine and chemistry at the Polytechnikum of Darmstadt and at the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg. He later devoted himself entirely to music, studying at the Königliche Hochschule für Musik, Berlin, under Schultze and Rudorff, and later privately under Kiel and Urban. In 1882 Ochs founded the Philharmonic Choral Society of Berlin, which he would lead until 1920. At first an obscure organization, it became prominent through numerous performances given by Von Bülow, an intimate friend of Ochs. It arguably became the greatest choral society in Berlin and was distinguished for its helpful patronage of young musicians, whose compositions were performed for the first time.

Was a German musician and conductor. Tiefensee became the Kapellmeister at the theaters of Stendal (

Was a German musician and conductor. Tiefensee became the Kapellmeister at the theaters of Stendal (1951–1954), Gera (1954–1958) and Leipzig (1958-1990).[1] In Leipzig he became the head of the section "drama music" at the "Theater der Jungen Welt" and composed several musical works for stages, TV and filmmusic.

Was a German composer and conductor, the son of Richard Wagner. He was an opera composer and the art

Was a German composer and conductor, the son of Richard Wagner. He was an opera composer and the artistic director of the Bayreuth Festival from 1908 to 1930. In 1892 he undertook a trip to Asia with a friend, the English composer Clement Harris. During the voyage he decided to abandon architecture and commit himself to music. Reputedly, it was also Harris who first aroused his homoerotic impulses.[1]

Is a German organist and composer. a German composer and organist. Aherns studied music and composit

Is a German organist and composer. a German composer and organist. Aherns studied music and composition under her father. After she completed her studies, she was an organist of Salvator-Kirche and professor of organ at Essen. She is author of a book on Messiaen organ music Das Orgelwerk Messiaens, Gilles u. Francke (1968), ASIN: B0007JD6XM.[1][2]