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Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866) was a satirist, essayist, and poet, the son of a London glass merchant, though brought up by his mother. He had published two volumes of verse…

Thomas Hughes (1822-96) was a British novelist, author and social reformer. He was born on October 20, 1822, in Uffington, Berkshire, England. He was educated at Rugby School and Oriel…

David Garrick (19 February 1717-20 January 1779) was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager, and producer. He was born in Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He was educated in Lichfield and then…

Early Life and Background: Frances Trollope (1780-1863) was an English novelist, writer, and social critic. She is best known for her works of fiction and travel literature, as well as her…

Ronald David Laing (1927–1989) was a British psychiatrist and a leading figure in the anti-psychiatry movement of the 1960s and 70s. He was born in Glasgow. Laing studied medicine at…

Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998) was a German sociologist and systems theorist. Luhmann is renowned for his attempt to develop a sociological model capable of accounting for every aspect of contemporary society.…

John Heywood (c.1497- c.1580) was an English author and playwright. He was probably born in London. He married Elizabeth Rastell, niece of Sir Thomas More. From 1519 under Henry VIII,…