The authors, A to Z
Authors whose surname starts with R
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❦ Sorted by surname, the librarian's way — that's why Bertrand Russell lives here under R, not under B.
François Rabelais
1483–1553 · France
Big laughter and bigger questions; freedom knowledge and appetite in bold play.
Jean Racine
1639–1699 · France
Classical tragedy of passion under law; clear structure with fierce feeling.
Ann Radcliffe
1764–1823
Ayn Rand
1905–1982 · Russia – United States
Novels of ideas about self, work, and value; polemic wrapped in speed and plot.
Carroll Watson Rankin
1864–1945 · United States
Warm, practical adventures for girls with humor, agency, work, and community.
Erich Maria Remarque
1898–1970 · Germany – United States
War stripped to nerves and mud; clean sentences carry grief without posture.
Samuel Richardson
1689–1761 · United Kingdom
Epistolary realism where letters turn courtship power and law into public ethics.
José Rizal
1861–1896 · Philippines
Nation, language, and dignity in lucid fiction that helped spark reform and identity.
Morgan Robertson
1861–1915 · United States
Sea tales and uncanny foresight; crisp maritime realism with speculative turns.
Edmond Rostand
1868–1918 · France
Panache, wit, and loyalty; a romantic hero who values honor over ease.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
1712–1778 · Switzerland
Provocative thought on freedom, education, and society delivered with intimate candor.
Bertrand Russell
1872–1970 · United Kingdom
Clear philosophy for public life; logic, ethics, and common sense with humane bite.
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Jean Racine
Classical tragedy of passion under law; clear structure with fierce feeling.
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