Novelist. Born in the parish of Cripplegate, as Daniel Foe, adding the "de" latter, for effect. Published "Robinson Crusoe" in 1719, considered by some to be the first novel in English. His grave with monument is in Bunhill Fields.
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Daniel Defoe
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Reverend Sydney Smith
Wit, for example "I never read a book before reviewing it; it prejudices a man so." Born Woodford, London. Died at home in Green Street, London.
2 memorials
Arthur Symons
Literary scholar and author. Born in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A member of The Rhymers' Club. Died at home at Wittersham, Kent.
1 memorial
J.B. Priestley
Novelist, playwright and essayist. Wrote "When we are married" and "An Inspector Calls".
1 memorial
Becky Sharp
The main character of William Makepeace Thackeray's satirical novel Vanity Fair. A cynical, but delightful, social climber who uses her charms to fascinate and seduce upper-class men.
1 memorial
William de Morgan
Potter, tile designer and novelist. Born 69 Gower Street as William Frend de Morgan, to the mathematician Augustus de Morgan. Lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass an...
23 memorials