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This week's featured author pages

Pyrrho (300 - 300) -- Greek sceptic philosopher, who argued for the impossibility of knowing things in their own nature

William Makepiece Thackeray (1811 - 1863) -- nineteenth century British novelist

Thales (500 - 500) -- reputedly living in the sixth century BC, Thales is traditionally regarded as the first ever philosopher

Johanna Spyri (1827 - 1901) -- Swiss author of children's stories

Thomas S. Eliot (1888 - 1965) -- American-born poet, playwright and critic whose poems established new techniques and whose unique perspective became a foundation of modern literature.