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This week's featured author pages

Herbert G. Wells (1866 - 1946) -- widely considered the father of science fiction, H.G. Wells' works are important political and social commentary of the 20th century.

Sir Thomas More (1477 - 1535) -- English statesman and writer

Thomas Gray (1716 - 1771) -- eighteenth century English poet

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 - 1778) -- philosopher in the French Revolution who made important contributions to the field of political philosophy

Frank Norris (1870 - 1902) -- American novelist