Who are the well - known authors of best colonial fiction?

Cotton Mather is one well - known author. His works often reflected the Puritan values and beliefs of the time. Another is Benjamin Franklin. His writings, such as 'Poor Richard's Almanack', while not strictly traditional fiction, had elements of storytelling and provided insights into colonial life. And then there's Phillis Wheatley. She was an African - American poet and her works, which were part of the colonial literary landscape, dealt with themes like slavery and freedom.

There is also Olive Schreiner. She wrote short stories that were critical of certain aspects of colonialism. Her works often focused on the position of women in colonial society and how colonialism affected different genders. Additionally, George Orwell, though more famous for his novels, also wrote some short pieces related to the colonial experience. His works sometimes exposed the contradictions and hypocrisies within the colonial system.

Rabindranath Tagore is a very well - known author. His works often explored the life and culture of India during the colonial period. His short stories had a unique blend of Indian traditions and a broader humanistic perspective.

Michael Connelly is well - known. His Harry Bosch series is very popular. Bosch is a tough and dedicated detective, and Connelly's writing makes the police investigations seem very real.

John Green is a well - known author in millenial fiction. He has written books like 'The Fault in Our Stars' which has touched the hearts of many millennials. Suzanne Collins is also famous for her 'Hunger Games' series. Gillian Flynn, the author of 'Gone Girl', is another one. Her books often have complex and dark themes that appeal to a millennial audience.

Jane Austen is perhaps the most well - known. Her works like 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility' are staples of the genre. She was able to capture the essence of the Regency era with her detailed descriptions of social norms, relationships, and the daily lives of the upper - class.

Lothar - Günther Buchheim with 'Das Boot'. He brought to life the reality of being on a submarine during war. His work is not just about the action but also about the psychological state of the crew members, which gives a unique perspective in submarine fiction.

Ray Bradbury is another significant author in best Mars fiction. His short story 'Mars Is Heaven!' is quite memorable. These authors have all contributed in different ways to the genre of Mars fiction. Their works have either been scientific and detailed like Robinson's, or more adventure - based like Burroughs', or thought - provoking like Heinlein's, making the field of Mars fiction diverse and interesting.

Neil Gaiman is a very well - known author in this area. His works often blend different mythologies, like in 'American Gods' where Norse, Egyptian and other mythologies coexist in a modern - day America.

Jeanette Winterson is quite well - known. As I mentioned before, her 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a great piece of lesbian fiction. Another is Patricia Highsmith with 'The Price of Salt'.