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Old 03-06-2006, 04:57 AM   #2
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Default Re: Nominate your best authors by language

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Originally Posted by Archaea
Italian: oh geeze, the levels of heaven and hell, his name, or crimeny.
I believe you're talking about Dante.

I agree with this, though I could claim that because I have a copy of The Godfather printed in Italian and because Mario Puzo's name is as Italian as they come, perhaps he should get a nod as well.

I've loved everything that Victor Hugo has written. I'd also put Dumas up there (he is French, isn't he?)

I also agree about Shakespeare. Love his stuff, but I prefer writers like Mark Twain and James Fennimore Cooper. Heart of Darkness is one of my favorites as well.

Haven't read enough of the others.

Actually, I prefer books with pictures.
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