Mark Twain is one of the most famous American authors. He wrote many books, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Mark Twain's own life was interesting enough to be a book. In 1864 he went to California to find gold. Twain did not have much luck as a gold miner. He left California to travel in Europe. But the most important influence on Twain and his books especially "Life on the Mississippi" was made by the Mississippi River.
Charlotte Bronte is a famous English writer. She grew up in a poor family and lived in a very hard condition. Charlotte studied in a school for poor children with her two sisters. Children were often hungry and ill in that school. Her sisters died and later Charlotte described the school life in her novel "Jane Eyre". She wrote other poems and novels. She died very young- at the age of 38.
Alexander Pushkin was one of the greatest Russian poets, playwrights, and novelists of the Romantic era. Pushkin is considered to be the founder of modern Russian literature. He published his first poem at the age of fifteen, and was widely recognized by the literary establishment. Pushkin wrote his most famous play, the drama "Boris Godunov". Most of his works are masterpieces. Pushkin is also known for his short stories.
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