Who are some famous authors of gangster novels?

Donald Goines is quite well - known. His works often depict the harsh realities of the urban underworld. Another is Iceberg Slim, who draws from his own experiences in the criminal world to create vivid and engaging stories in the genre.

Mario Puzo is extremely famous for 'The Godfather'. His detailed portrayal of the mafia world and its characters made the novel a huge success and later a classic movie franchise. Another well - known author is James Ellroy. His works like 'White Jazz' are known for their gritty and unflinching look at the criminal underworld in Los Angeles. Dashiell Hammett is also a big name. His 'The Maltese Falcon' set the standard for detective and gangster - related fiction with its hard - boiled style.

Sherrilyn Kenyon. She is known for her Dark - Hunter series which has elements of romance and also has some characters with a 'gangster - like' allure in the sense of being powerful and living by their own rules in a supernatural world.

One famous author is Jane Austen. She is known for works like 'Pride and Prejudice'. Her novels often explore love, marriage, and social class in the 19th - century English society. Another is Ernest Hemingway. His works, such as 'The Old Man and the Sea', are noted for their simple yet powerful prose. And J.K. Rowling is also very famous. She created the 'Harry Potter' series which has enchanted millions of readers around the world.

The author of 'Ulysses' is James Joyce. His stream - of - consciousness writing in this novel revolutionized modernist literature. 'Frankenstein' was written by Mary Shelley. It's a very early work of science fiction, exploring the consequences of playing God. Also, 'Heart of Darkness' was penned by Joseph Conrad, which delves into the darkness of the human soul during the colonial era.

One of the most famous gangster novels is 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo. It vividly depicts the Corleone crime family and their rise to power. Another is 'Gangs of New York' which gives a gritty portrayal of the gangs in the city's history. Also, 'White Jazz' by James Ellroy is well - known for its complex characters and dark, noir - like atmosphere.

As mentioned before, F. Scott Fitzgerald is the author of 'Tender Is the Night'. He is a well - known American author, famous for his works that often explore the Jazz Age and the lives of the upper class.

For 'The Last Hurrah', the author is Edwin O'Connor.

Charles Dickens is another well - known author. He wrote many classic 1800 novels such as 'Oliver Twist', 'A Christmas Carol' and 'David Copperfield'. Dickens was great at creating vivid characters from all walks of life and his novels often exposed the social problems of the time like poverty and inequality.

Well, first off, there's Dickens, as I mentioned before. His works are full of vivid characters and social critiques. Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily (with 'Wuthering Heights') and Anne, were all significant Victorian novelists. Then there's Oscar Wilde, who wrote 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', which is a very unique Victorian novel with its exploration of beauty, morality, and decadence. These authors all contributed to the rich tapestry of Victorian literature with their distinct styles and themes.