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Mark Twain 1835–1910Literature & DramaAuthor of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, often called the father of American literature.

Edgar Allan Poe 1809–1849Literature & DramaMaster of macabre fiction and poetry who invented the detective story and influenced horror worldwide.

Truman Capote 1924–1984Literature & DramaWriter of Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood — an early nonfiction novel.

Norman Mailer 1923–2007Literature & DramaNovelist and journalist who won two Pulitzer Prizes and helped establish literary nonfiction.