Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Carlos Ruiz Zafón: (Barcelona, 25 September 1964 – Los Angeles, 19 June 2020). Spanish novelist. He became known worldwide with the publication in 2001 of his novel La sombra del viento (The Shadow of the Wind) and wrote several novels, children’s books and some film scripts. He was winner of numerous literary awards and his… Lees verder Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass: Born as Frederick Augustus Washington Bail(e)y. (Cordova, Talbot County (Maryland), 14 February[1] 1818 – Washington, 20 February 1895). American abolitionist, Republican, editor, publicist, politician and reformer. He was one of the leading proponents of the abolition of slavery and is considered one of the most influential writers and speakers in American history. Knowledge… Lees verder Frederick Douglass

Saadi

Abū Muṣliḥ bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī: (Shiraz, 1184/1210 – 1283/1291?). Better known by his pseudonym Saadi or Saʿdī. One of the best-known Persian poets of the Middle Ages. He is known not only for the quality of his works but also for the depth of his social thoughts. Errors live in close proximity to the truth… Lees verder Saadi