: The Afghan-American author of the global bestseller The Kite Runner .

: A prominent American "Language" poet often studied in translation.

The letter "F" includes masters of psychological realism, legendary poets, and pioneers of science fiction. Classic Literature

: Known as the father of Russian comedy, best known for The Minor ( Nedorosl ).

: A modern British novelist known for historical fiction like Birdsong .

: A central figure of the Russian Futurist movement and a pioneer of experimental "Zaum" poetry.

: (Transliterated as Хайнлайн) One of the "Big Three" of science fiction, author of Starship Troopers .