Who are some well - known authors of 'the great war novel'?

One well - known author is Erich Maria Remarque. His book 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is a classic about World War 1, but he also wrote works related to World War 2. Another is Joseph Heller with his satirical 'Catch - 22'. And of course, Kurt Vonnegut with 'Slaughterhouse - Five'.

Jane Austen is one. Her works often feature grand houses and the social lives within them. For example, in 'Pride and Prejudice', Mr. Darcy's Pemberley is an important part of the story. It reflects his status and also serves as a place where the relationship between Elizabeth and him develops.

Joseph Heller is a notable author. His 'Catch - 22' is a satirical look at the absurdities of war. It shows how the military bureaucracy can be just as much an enemy as the opposing forces. Norman Mailer with 'The Naked and the Dead' is another. His novel gives a detailed and often brutal look at the experiences of soldiers in World War II.

One well - known author could be Saul Bellow. His works often deal with the urban experience, which might include elements related to Chicago.

Mario Vargas Llosa is another important figure. His works often deal with political and social issues in Latin America. For example, his novels might explore topics such as military dictatorships and the struggle for democracy in the region.

J. R. R. Tolkien. Although he was British, his works had a huge influence on American fantasy. His detailed world - building and complex characters inspired many American authors.

Edgar Allan Poe is also among them. His short stories are famous for their dark and mysterious themes. Poe was a master at creating an atmosphere of suspense and horror in a short amount of space.

J.R.R. Tolkien is one. His 'The Lord of the Rings' series is a classic of speculative fiction with its richly imagined Middle - earth. Another is Isaac Asimov, known for his Foundation series which explores the future of humanity on a galactic scale. And H.G. Wells, who wrote 'The War of the Worlds' which was ahead of its time in terms of imagining an alien invasion.

Arthur Conan Doyle is another famous name. His Sherlock Holmes stories are classic crime fictions. The deductive reasoning of Holmes and the complex cases he solves are what make these stories so great.

Toni Morrison is one. Her works often touch on the African - American experience of migration and the struggles associated with it. Another is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. She writes about the Nigerian experience of migration in some of her works.