European literature refers to literature of Europe that includes literature
in many languages; among the most important of the modern written works
are those in English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Polish, German, Italian, Modern
Greek, Czech, and Russian and works by the Scandinavians and Irish. Important
classical and medieval traditions are those in Latin, Ancient Greek, Old Norse,
Medieval French and the Italian Tuscan dialect of the renaissance.
European literature is diverse as they are, like Indo-European languages
they are parts of a common heritage belonging to a race of proud nations
which boast the likes of Homer in his Iliad and Odyssey, Virgil in his Aeneid,
Dante in his Divine Comedy, and Chaucer in his Canterbury Tales, these and
other literary masterpieces form part of the so called Western Canon
EUROPEAN LITERATURE
Stephen King
Joanne Rowling (J.K. Rowling)
Age: 59 (as of 2024)
Age: 77 (as of 2024)
Birthday: July 31, 1965
Birthday: September 21, 1947
From: Yate, Gloucestershire, England
From: Portland, Maine, USA
Notable Works: Harry Potter series, The
Notable Works: Carrie, The Shining, It, The
Casual Vacancy, Cormoran Strike series (as
Dark Tower series, Misery, Pet Sematary
Robert Galbraith)
Death: Still living
Death: Still living
Contribution: King is a master of horror,
Contribution: Rowling revolutionized
suspense, and fantasy, reshaping the genre
children’s literature with Harry Potter,
with psychological depth and social themes.
inspiring millions and creating a beloved
His prolific works explore human fears and
fantasy world that explores themes of
resilience, earning him a vast readership and
friendship, bravery, and resilience. Her
influence in literature, television, and film
philanthropic work supports children’s
adaptations worldwide.
welfare, multiple sclerosis research, and
poverty relief.
Martin
Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman
Age: 63 (as of 2024)
Age: 76 (as of 2024)
Birthday: November 10, 1960
Birthday: September 20, 1948
George Raymond Richard
From: Portchester, Hampshire, England
From: Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
Notable Works: The Sandman series, American
Notable Works: A Song of Ice and Fire series (A
Gods, Coraline, Good Omens (with Terry
Game of Thrones), The Hedge Knight,
Pratchett), Stardust
Nightflyers, Fevre Dream
Death: Still living
Death: Still living
Contribution: Gaiman is celebrated for
Contribution: Martin revolutionized fantasy
blending fantasy, mythology, and dark humor,
with morally complex characters and
creating deeply imaginative worlds that
unpredictable plots in A Song of Ice and Fire,
explore identity, destiny, and morality. His
adapted into the global hit series Game of
work has influenced graphic novels and
Thrones. His work is known for its gritty
fantasy literature, and many of his stories
realism, challenging traditional fantasy
have been adapted into films and television,
tropes and captivating readers worldwide.
captivating audiences globally.
