Ray Bradbury, although his 'Fahrenheit 451' was published earlier, was still an important figure in the 1970s literary scene. Ira Levin, author of 'The Stepford Wives', was also a well - known author in the 1970s, as was Robert M. Pirsig for 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'.
William Peter Blatty who wrote 'The Exorcist' was a prominent author in the 1970s. Also, Richard Bach with his 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull'. And Sylvia Plath for 'The Bell Jar' even though she passed away, her work was very significant during that time.
F. Scott Fitzgerald is a very famous author of 1920s fiction. He wrote 'The Great Gatsby' which is one of the most iconic novels of that era. Another is Ernest Hemingway. His 'The Sun Also Rises' is well - known. Virginia Woolf also wrote important works in the 1920s like 'Mrs. Dalloway'.
John le Carré is a very famous author. His books often deal with the moral ambiguity of the spy world, like in 'The Constant Gardener' which has elements of spy - related mystery.
Zane Grey is quite famous. His books are full of action - packed adventures in the wild west. His descriptions of the landscape and the cowboy lifestyle are very vivid.
Jonathan Swift can be considered as an author of adventure fiction with his 'Gulliver's Travels'. Rudyard Kipling is also known for his adventure - related works like 'The Jungle Book' which has elements of adventure in the wild. Edgar Rice Burroughs, famous for 'Tarzan of the Apes', also belongs to the list of adventure fiction authors as his books are full of exciting adventures in the jungle.
Thomas Harris is quite famous for his criminal fiction works. He created the iconic character Hannibal Lecter in books like 'Red Dragon' and 'The Silence of the Lambs'. Gillian Flynn is also popular. Her book 'Gone Girl' was a huge success. Also, Mario Puzo is known for 'The Godfather', which delved deep into the criminal underworld. His writing is known for its complex characters and power struggles.
Harper Lee is a very famous author of southern fiction. Her 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a classic that has been widely read and studied. Margaret Mitchell is also well - known for 'Gone with the Wind', which is set in the southern United States during the Civil War. Another famous author is William Faulkner. His works, like 'The Sound and the Fury', are deeply rooted in southern culture.
Jane Austen is the most prominent name when it comes to regency fiction. Her novels have not only been popular during her time but have endured for centuries. Another famous author is Georgette Heyer. Her works often feature strong heroines and dashing heroes in the regency setting. Additionally, Mary Balogh has written many regency - era novels that are quite popular among fans of the genre.
There are quite a few famous authors in the horror fiction genre. Anne Rice is quite renowned for her vampire - themed books such as 'The Vampire Chronicles'. Edgar Allan Poe is a classic horror writer. His works like 'The Tell - Tale Heart' are still widely read today. Clive Barker is another popular author, known for books like 'The Hellbound Heart' which was later adapted into the movie 'Hellraiser'.
J.R.R. Tolkien is a very famous author in this genre. He wrote 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy which is full of epic battles and dangerous quests. Suzanne Collins is also well - known for 'The Hunger Games' series which has a lot of action and survival elements. Another is Rick Riordan, the author of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series that combines adventure with Greek mythology.
Charles Dickens is a very famous one. He wrote many great works like 'A Tale of Two Cities' and 'David Copperfield'. Another is Jane Austen, known for 'Sense and Sensibility' and other novels. And Charlotte Bronte, author of 'Jane Eyre' is also well - known.