Who were the prominent authors of 1970s historical romance novels?

In the 1840s, there were many great authors. Edgar Allan Poe was also writing during this decade. His dark and mysterious tales added a different flavor to the literature of the time. And Elizabeth Gaskell was another prominent figure, often exploring social issues in her novels.

Mark Twain was a well - known author around that time. His works were known for their humor and vivid portrayal of American life.

One of the well - known authors was Neil Gaiman. His works often had a touch of the fantastical and the macabre. Another was Frank Miller, who was known for his gritty and dark storytelling, especially with works like 'Sin City'.

Lewis Carroll was a prominent author of 1870s fantasy novels. His 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is a classic. Carroll's work was known for its absurd humor and imaginative settings.

Agatha Christie was a very prominent author. She had a unique ability to create complex mysteries with unexpected twists, like in 'The Body in the Library'. Another was Dashiell Hammett, known for his hard - boiled detective stories such as 'The Glass Key'.

H. P. Lovecraft was also a key figure. His works like 'The Call of Cthulhu' were filled with unique horror elements. He introduced the concept of cosmic horror, where the horror comes from the vastness and incomprehensibility of the universe. His writing style and themes were quite different from the traditional horror of that time.

Georgette Heyer is known for her Regency - era romances. She was very good at recreating the period and writing engaging love stories within that historical context. Another author is Philippa Gregory, who writes historical fiction with strong romantic elements, often set in the Tudor period. Her books like 'The Other Boleyn Girl' have elements of romance intertwined with the political and historical events of the time.

Muriel Spark was a prominent author with her 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie'. Anthony Burgess was well - known for 'A Clockwork Orange'. And Alan Sillitoe with works like 'The Loneliness of the Long - Distance Runner' and 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning'.

Virginia Woolf was a prominent author in 1928 with her novel 'Orlando'. Her works were known for their stream - of - consciousness style and exploration of complex themes. Another could be Arnold Bennett who had been writing about the Midlands of England and might have had a work in 1928 that continued to explore the lives of the people in that region.

J.K. Rowling was one of the most prominent. Her 'Harry Potter' series, which began in the 90s, became a global phenomenon. Another was Terry Pratchett with his Discworld series. His unique blend of humor and fantasy attracted a large following.