Ralph Ellison is famous for his urban novel 'Invisible Man'. He was able to capture the essence of the African - American experience in a big city. Junot Díaz is also a notable author. His 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' combines urban Dominican - American life with broader themes of family and history.
Betty Smith is known for 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn', which tells a story of urban life in the early 20th century. And Bret Easton Ellis, with his 'Less Than Zero', gives an account of the urban youth culture in Los Angeles.
Michael Connelly is a well - known author of police novels. His 'Harry Bosch' series is highly regarded. Bosch is a complex and dedicated detective, and Connelly's detailed descriptions of police work in Los Angeles make his books very immersive.
Kim Harrison is famous for her 'The Hollows' series. In her books, she creates a world where humans and supernatural creatures co - exist after a great plague. Her main character, Rachel Morgan, is a witch who gets into all kinds of adventures.
Deborah Harkness is quite well - known. Her 'A Discovery of Witches' series has been very successful in the genre. She creates a vivid world where witches, vampires, and demons coexist in a modern - day setting and tells a beautiful love story within that framework.
There's also Victor Hugo. He wrote 'Les Misérables' during this period. Hugo's works often dealt with themes of justice, love, and the human condition. His writing was very powerful and had a great impact. Additionally, the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, were important authors. Their novels like 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights' explored themes of love, passion, and the struggle against social constraints.
Gu Long is also a famous martial art novel author. His writing style is rather unique. His novels often have a touch of mystery and melancholy. Works such as 'The Proud Twins' are full of interesting characters and exciting adventures. He is known for his concise yet profound descriptions of martial arts duels.
Agatha Christie is a famous author of best selling novels. Her detective stories like 'Murder on the Orient Express' have been loved by generations. Then there's Harper Lee, who wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird', a novel that has had a lasting impact. Also, George Orwell with '1984' and 'Animal Farm' has written best selling novels that are still relevant today.
Stephen King is a very well - known author of some of the best 1980s horror novels. He wrote 'It', 'The Shining', and 'Pet Sematary' during that decade. Another is Richard Matheson who wrote 'Hell House'. Thomas Harris is also notable for 'Red Dragon' which was a big part of the horror scene in the 80s. And James Herbert with his 'The Fog' was also a well - known author in the horror genre during that time.
Raymond Chandler is another famous name. He created the iconic character Philip Marlowe and his novels are known for their vivid descriptions of the urban landscape and the seedy side of life. His writing has a certain noir feel to it that is very appealing.
One of the well - known authors might be John Smith. His stories in this collection are known for their vivid descriptions.
One of the most renowned authors is Bram Stoker. His 'Dracula' is a classic in supernatural literature. J.R.R. Tolkien is also important. His 'The Lord of the Rings' has a lot of supernatural elements. Madeleine L'Engle is known for 'A Wrinkle in Time' which has a great deal of supernatural ideas in it. These authors have made significant contributions to the genre of supernatural fiction.