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  • Asimov, Isaac. (1920-1992) Russian writer: scientist and science-fiction writer.
  • Franklin, John Hope. (1915- ) American writer: historian, biographer, and essayist. ("From Slavery to Freedom: A History of Negro Americans").
  • Freneau, Philip Morin. (1752-1832) American writer, poet and political-gazette editor.
  • Nathan, Robert. (1894-1985) American writer: poet and novelist. ("Portrait of Jennie")
  • Scott, William. (1914- ) American writer: novelist and poet.
  • Webb, Beatrice. (1856-1943) British writer.

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