Writer/journalist Famous Names Starting with Letter V

S the pen-name of the Georgian poet and writer Luka P. Razikashvili, a classic of the new Georgian l

S the pen-name of the Georgian poet and writer Luka P. Razikashvili, a classic of the new Georgian literature. He was born in a small village Chargali (Pshavi mountainous province in Eastern Georgia). He graduated from the Pedagogical Seminary in Gori and

Is considered the second greatest Sri Vaishnava writer. He was a great poet, devotee, philosopher an

Is considered the second greatest Sri Vaishnava writer. He was a great poet, devotee, philosopher and master-teacher.His writings include devotional works on deities and Acharyas, treatises on Vishishtadvaita, commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, secret doctrines of Vaishnavism (Rahasyathrayam), original Tamil poems, epic poems and allegorical dramas in Sanskrit, dialectical works such as Satadushani directed against rival religious schools , treatises on daily life and several other miscellaneous treatises. His gloss on the meanings of the Vedas, reconciling the teachings of the Alvars and the PrasthAna-traya created history because it exposed the Divya Prabhandham of the Alvars to a much wider audience and elevated it to a status equivalent to that of the Vedas in the eyes of the Tamil Vaishnava people.

A Finnish writer. Much of his work focuses on war and its absurdity.Meri graduated from secondary sc

A Finnish writer. Much of his work focuses on war and its absurdity.Meri graduated from secondary school in Hämeenlinna, then studied history and became an independent writer.His diverse body of work includes novels, short stories, poetry, and essays. In 1971, he published an autobiography entitled Kersantin poika (Son of a Sergeant).

Was a Finnish journalist. His best-known work was for the magazine Hymy, published by Urpo Lahtinen.

Was a Finnish journalist. His best-known work was for the magazine Hymy, published by Urpo Lahtinen.The journalist character in the Risto Jarva film Kun taivas putoaa is transparently based on Veikko Ennala.

A Finnish novelist known for his realism, pacifism, sharp intellect, and peculiar humor. He has writ

A Finnish novelist known for his realism, pacifism, sharp intellect, and peculiar humor. He has written 37 books.Huovinen started writing in 1949 when working in a fire watch post in Vuokatti. His first short story collection, Hirri was published in 1950, followed by the novel Havukka-ahon Ajattelija in 1952. Both of these concern the life and its peculiarities in the Kainuu region in Finland, written in a unique style of humor and characterized by their inventive use of language. The main character in Havukka-ahon Ajattelija, Konsta Pylkkänen, has since become ingrained into Finnish modern folklore as the archetype of a rustic, backwoods philosopher.

Was a central part of the Russian Futurist movement, but his work and influence stretch far beyond i

Was a central part of the Russian Futurist movement, but his work and influence stretch far beyond it. Khlebnikov belonged to the most significant Russian Futurist group Hylaea (along with Vladimir Mayakovsky, Aleksei Kruchenykh, David Burliuk, and Benedi

Was a Vojvoda of the First Serbian Uprising rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. He was born in Len

Was a Vojvoda of the First Serbian Uprising rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. He was born in Lenovac near Zajecar.In his youth Veljko Petrovic was a shepherd and a servant. As a young man of 22, he defended his sister from an attack by two Turks, kill

Is an Estonian composer, regarded to be one of the greatest living choral composers[1] [2] and one o

Is an Estonian composer, regarded to be one of the greatest living choral composers[1] [2] and one of the most important composers of the 20th century in Estonia[3]. Internationally, his fame arises chiefly from his extensive body of choral music, which e

Was a Russian writer. Erofeev was born in the small settlement Poyakonda in Murmansk Oblast. His fat

Was a Russian writer. Erofeev was born in the small settlement Poyakonda in Murmansk Oblast. His father was imprisoned during Stalin's purges but survived after 16 years in the gulags.

Was a Soviet writer associated with the early 1920s movement of the Serapion Brothers. The immunolog

Was a Soviet writer associated with the early 1920s movement of the Serapion Brothers. The immunologist Lev Zilber was his older brother, and the critic Yury Tynyanov was his brother-in-law.

Was a Soviet Russian writer.Vera was born to the family of an impoverished merchant (later an accoun

Was a Soviet Russian writer.Vera was born to the family of an impoverished merchant (later an accountant) in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. When she was five, her father drowned in the Don River. Before the October Revolution she took four years of a private gymnasium, then her formal education was stopped because of money problems in her family.

Is a German journalist and television presenter. Int-Veen studied politics and German law in Munich.

Is a German journalist and television presenter. Int-Veen studied politics and German law in Munich. Later she worked in German television. From 1996 to 2006 Int-Veen became talk show host of TV programme Vera am Mittag on German broadcaster Sat 1.[1] Fro

A Swedish poet and novellist, a laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1916. He was a member o

A Swedish poet and novellist, a laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1916. He was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1912. Most of his works are passionate depictions of Swedish character, life and traditions, often from a clearly patriotic point of view.

Was a Russian-American composer/songwriter. He is best known for "Taking a Chance on Love" with lyri

Was a Russian-American composer/songwriter. He is best known for "Taking a Chance on Love" with lyrics by Ted Fetter and John Latouche, "I Can't Get Started" with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, "April in Paris" with lyrics by E. Y. ("Yip") Harburg (1932), and "W

A Kolkata based Anglo Indian author. He continues to write despite becoming blind. Thomas lost his e

A Kolkata based Anglo Indian author. He continues to write despite becoming blind. Thomas lost his eyesight in 1994 as a result of two faulty cataract operations. He is the author of 119 books, novels and retold stories for children, teenagers and young adults. While most of his books have been brought out by Pauline Publications, as many as 250 short stories of his have been published in journals in India, Italy, the UK, and South Africa

Is a retired San Diego State University Professor of Mathematics, computer scientist, and science fi

Is a retired San Diego State University Professor of Mathematics, computer scientist, and science fiction author.Vinge published his first short story, "Bookworm, Run!", in the March 1966 issue of Analog Science Fiction, then edited by John W. Campbell

Was a poet and courtesan in sixteenth-century Venice.A well-educated woman, Veronica Franco wrote tw

Was a poet and courtesan in sixteenth-century Venice.A well-educated woman, Veronica Franco wrote two volumes of poetry: Terze rime in 1575 and Lettere familiari a diversi in 1580. She published books of letters and collected the works of other leading wr

Was an Imperial Austrian-born Romanian poet, whose work was influenced by Romanticism. She is best k

Was an Imperial Austrian-born Romanian poet, whose work was influenced by Romanticism. She is best known for her love affair with the poet Mihai Eminescu, one of the most important Romanian writers.

Is a Croatian writer and translator.She has written over 70 books and the book Brdo iznad oblaka (A

Is a Croatian writer and translator.She has written over 70 books and the book Brdo iznad oblaka (A Hill Above the Clouds) is considered to be one of the best Croatian novels. In her life Vesna turned to oriental religions and philosophy, being particularly influenced by the teaching of Sathya Sai Baba.

An Indian archaeologist. She graduated in the University of Allahabad.

An Indian archaeologist. She graduated in the University of Allahabad.

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Thai ???????????????? ????????????????????????) was a Thai royal well known for her fiction writing and her developmental work in rural Thailand.HRH Princess Vibhavadi Rangsit was born Mom Chao (Her Serene Highness) Vibhavadi Rajani. The daughter of His Royal Highness Prince (Krom Muen) Bidyalongkorn and Mom Chao (HSH Princess) Pornpimolpan Rajanee (Voravarn), she has one younger brother, HSH Prince Bhisatej Rajani. She was educated at the Mater Dei School, Bangkok. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for her father, who at the time was known as one of the most respected poets of the Ratanakosin era and wrote under the pseudonym “Nor. Mor. Sor.” (NMS).

He joined Indian Police Service in 1975 and was allotted U.P. cadre. He served many sensitive distri

He joined Indian Police Service in 1975 and was allotted U.P. cadre. He served many sensitive districts as Superintendent of Police.He was on deputation to Govt. Of India for ten years from 1992 to 2001. His deputation included posting in anti insurgency operations in Kashmir Valley during 1993-94. Presently he is posted as Additional Director General of Police in Uttar Pradesh. He has been awarded President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Services and Police Medal for Meritorious Services.

Was an educator and dramatist in the Visayan and Cebuano languages. He attended school in Minglanill

Was an educator and dramatist in the Visayan and Cebuano languages. He attended school in Minglanilla, Cebu, and earned a BSE degree from Southwestern University in Cebu City. He taught in public schools for two years, at the Southwestcoast College in Badian and the Barili Academy. He later served as principal–director of St. Peter's Academy in Alegria, teacher–principal at St. Thomas Academy in Surigao City, and as a councilor of the municipality of Carcar.

A Spanish poet who was born in Seville.[1] Aleixandre was a Nobel Prize laureate for Literature in 1

A Spanish poet who was born in Seville.[1] Aleixandre was a Nobel Prize laureate for Literature in 1977. He was part of the Generation of '27. He died in Madrid in 1984.

Was a Chilean poet born to an aristocratic family. He was an exponent of the artistic movement calle

Was a Chilean poet born to an aristocratic family. He was an exponent of the artistic movement called Creacionismo ("Creationism"), which held that a poet should bring life to the things he or she writes about, rather than just describe them.