A Comparative Study of Writers from England, Ireland, Germany, Italy, France, China, Spain, Japan, and Greece: An Analysis through Tables

Discovering the Literary World of Victorian England: A Look at Famous Writers and their Works

The table features some of the most celebrated writers and thinkers of Victorian England. From the Bronte sisters and Charles Dickens to Elizabeth Gaskell and Thomas Hardy, these authors are renowned for their contributions to literature and their unique styles of writing. The table includes their works, years of writing, writing style, and years of life, offering readers a glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of Victorian England. This blog article explores the lives and works of these celebrated authors, delving into the themes, styles, and influences that shaped their writing.

Table of writers of the 19th century from England

Writer	Works	Years of Writing	Style of Writing	Years of Life
Charlotte Bronte	Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor	1847-1857	Gothic, romanticism	1816-1855
Emily Bronte	Wuthering Heights, Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell	1846	Gothic, romanticism	1818-1848
Elizabeth Barrett Browning	Sonnets from the Portuguese, Aurora Leigh, Casa Guidi Windows	1826-1862	Romanticism, Victorianism	1806-1861
Robert Browning	The Ring and the Book, Men and Women, Dramatis Personae	1833-1889	Dramatic monologue, Victorianism	1812-1889
Lewis Carroll	Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass	1865-1871	Nonsense, fantasy	1832-1898
Wilkie Collins	The Moonstone, The Woman in White, Armadale	1856-1887	Sensation, mystery	1824-1889
Joseph Conrad	Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Secret Agent	1895-1923	Modernism, psychological realism	1857-1924
Charles Dickens	Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities	1836-1870	Victorian realism, social commentary	1812-1870
George Eliot	Middlemarch, Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner	1859-1876	Victorian realism, psychological realism	1819-1880
Elizabeth Gaskell	North and South, Cranford, Mary Barton, Wives and Daughters	1848-1866	Victorian realism, social commentary	1810-1865
Thomas Hardy	Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure, Far From the Madding Crowd	1871-1895	Victorian realism, naturalism	1840-1928
Rudyard Kipling	The Jungle Book, Kim, Barrack-Room Ballads	1884-1936	Imperialism, adventure	1865-1936
D.H. Lawrence	Sons and Lovers, Women in Love, Lady Chatterley's Lover	1909-1930	Modernism, psychological realism	1885-1930
George Meredith	The Egoist, Diana of the Crossways, The Ordeal of Richard Feverel	1857-1895	Victorian realism, psychological realism	1828-1909
John Stuart Mill	On Liberty, The Subjection of Women, Utilitarianism	1829-1873	Political philosophy, liberalism	1806-1873
John Henry Newman	Apologia Pro Vita Sua, The Idea of a University	1845-1890	Religious philosophy, Catholicism	1801-1890
Christina Rossetti	Goblin Market and Other Poems, Sing-Song: A Nursery Rhyme Book	1850-1895	Victorian poetry, Pre-Raphaelitism	1830-1894
Dante Gabriel Rossetti	Poems, Ballads and Sonnets, Proserpine	1848-1882	Pre-Raphaelitism, symbolism	1828-1882

Irish Literary Giants and Their Impact on the World of Literature

This table lists some of the most notable writers in the history of Irish literature, along with some of their most famous works, their style of writing, and the years in which they lived and wrote. From the Romanticism and Symbolism of William Butler Yeats to the modernist stream of consciousness of James Joyce, the table provides a glimpse into the diverse literary traditions of Ireland. Other notable writers include Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Bram Stoker, and Seamus Heaney. Whether you are a literature enthusiast or just looking to learn more about the rich literary heritage of Ireland, this table is a great place to start.

Table of writers of the 19th century from Irish

Writer	Works	Years of Writing	Style of Writing	Years of Life
William Butler Yeats	The Tower, The Winding Stair and Other Poems, The Wild Swans at Coole, Easter 1916	1885-1939	Romanticism, Symbolism	1865-1939
James Joyce	Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Dubliners, Finnegans Wake	1904-1939	Modernism, Stream of consciousness	1882-1941
Oscar Wilde	The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, Lady Windermere's Fan, An Ideal Husband	1881-1895	Aestheticism, satire	1854-1900
Samuel Beckett	Waiting for Godot, Endgame, Krapp's Last Tape, Happy Days	1946-1989	Absurdism, modernism	1906-1989
George Bernard Shaw	Pygmalion, Major Barbara, Man and Superman, Saint Joan	1884-1950	Social realism, Fabianism	1856-1950
W.B. Yeats	The Tower, The Winding Stair and Other Poems, The Wild Swans at Coole, Easter 1916	1885-1939	Romanticism, Symbolism	1865-1939
Bram Stoker	Dracula, The Jewel of Seven Stars, The Lair of the White Worm, The Snake's Pass	1875-1910	Gothic fiction, horror	1847-1912
Jonathan Swift	Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, A Tale of a Tub, The Battle of the Books	1704-1745	Satire, political commentary	1667-1745
Elizabeth Bowen	The Last September, The Death of the Heart, The Heat of the Day, Eva Trout	1920-1970	Modernism, realism	1899-1973
Oliver Goldsmith	The Vicar of Wakefield, She Stoops to Conquer, The Deserted Village, The Good-Natur'd Man	1760-1774	Sentimentalism, comedy	1728-1774
Richard Brinsley Sheridan	The School for Scandal, The Rivals, The Duenna, A Trip to Scarborough	1775-1808	Restoration comedy	1751-1816
Seamus Heaney	Death of a Naturalist, North, Field Work, The Spirit Level	1966-2010	Modernism, rural life	1939-2013
John Millington Synge	The Playboy of the Western World, Riders to the Sea, The Tinker's Wedding, Deirdre of the Sorrows	1901-1909	Realism, Irish mythology	1871-1909
Maria Edgeworth	Castle Rackrent, Belinda, The Absentee, Ormond	1800-1826	Realism, regionalism	1767-1849
J.M. Synge	The Playboy of the Western World, Riders to the Sea, The Tinker's Wedding, Deirdre of the Sorrows	1901-1909	Realism, Irish mythology	1871-1909

The Most Notable Works of Goethe, Schiller, and Other Famous German Writers

This table lists some of the most renowned German writers of all time, their notable works, writing style, years of writing, and years of life. From the Sturm und Drang and Romanticism periods to Modernism, Surrealism, and Symbolism, these writers contributed greatly to the development of German literature and philosophy. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, Heinrich Heine, Thomas Mann, Franz Kafka, Hermann Hesse, Rainer Maria Rilke, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Friedrich Nietzsche, Christian Johann Heinrich Heine, Arthur Schopenhauer, Bertolt Brecht, and Friedrich Hölderlin are some of the writers featured in this table.

Table of writers of the 19th century from Germany

Writer	Works	Years of Writing	Style of Writing	Years of Life
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe	Faust, Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, The Sorrows of Young Werther, Elective Affinities	1773-1832	Sturm und Drang, Romanticism	1749-1832
Friedrich Schiller	The Robbers, Mary Stuart, William Tell, Wallenstein	1782-1804	Sturm und Drang, Romanticism	1759-1805
Heinrich Heine	Buch der Lieder, Germany. A Winter's Tale, Atta Troll	1827-1856	Romanticism	1797-1856
Thomas Mann	Buddenbrooks, The Magic Mountain, Death in Venice, Doctor Faustus	1901-1954	Modernism	1875-1955
Franz Kafka	The Trial, The Castle, Metamorphosis, In the Penal Colony	1912-1924	Surrealism, Modernism	1883-1924
Hermann Hesse	Siddhartha, Steppenwolf, Demian, The Glass Bead Game	1904-1962	Modernism	1877-1962
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller	Don Carlos, The Wallenstein Trilogy, William Tell	1783-1804	Sturm und Drang, Romanticism	1759-1805
Theodor Fontane	Effi Briest, Frau Jenny Treibel, Irrungen, Wirrungen	1859-1895	Realism	1819-1898
Rainer Maria Rilke	Duino Elegies, Sonnets to Orpheus, The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge	1899-1926	Symbolism, Modernism	1875-1926
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel	Phenomenology of Spirit, Elements of the Philosophy of Right, Science of Logic	1807-1831	German idealism	1770-1831
Friedrich Nietzsche	Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, The Birth of Tragedy	1872-1888	Philosophy, aphorism	1844-1900
Heinrich Heine	Buch der Lieder, Atta Troll, Deutschland. Ein Wintermärchen	1827-1856	Romanticism	1797-1856
Arthur Schopenhauer	The World as Will and Representation, Studies in Pessimism	1818-1860	Philosophy	1788-1860
Bertolt Brecht	The Threepenny Opera, Mother Courage and Her Children, Life of Galileo	1917-1956	Epic theatre	1898-1956
Friedrich Hölderlin	Hyperion, The Death of Empedocles, poems	1794-1804	Romanticism	1770-1843
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe	The Sorrows of Young Werther, Faust, Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship	1774-1832	Sturm und Drang, Romanticism	1749-1832

Italian Writers of the 19th Century

This table lists notable Italian writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, their most famous works, the years they wrote them, the style of writing they were known for, and their years of life. The writers represent a diverse range of styles and genres, including historical fiction, realism, postmodernism, and poetry. The table includes renowned writers such as Alessandro Manzoni, known for his historical fiction and romanticism, and Giovanni Verga, known for his realism and verismo style. The table also features writers like Umberto Eco, who wrote postmodern historical fiction, and Primo Levi, who wrote memoirs and science writing. Each writer's style of writing and years of writing are provided, giving readers a glimpse into the literary landscape of Italy during this time period.

Table of writers of the 19th century from Germany

Writer	Works	Years of Writing	Style of Writing	Years of Life
Alessandro Manzoni	The Betrothed, On the Historical Novel	1821-1842	Historical fiction, Romanticism	1785-1873
Giovanni Verga	The House by the Medlar Tree, Little Novels of Sicily	1868-1893	Realism, verismo	1840-1922
Gabriele D'Annunzio	The Triumph of Death, The Pleasure of Death	1889-1914	Decadence, symbolist poetry	1863-1938
Italo Svevo	Zeno's Conscience, The Confessions of Zeno	1923-1925	Modernism, psychological fiction	1861-1928
Luigi Pirandello	Six Characters in Search of an Author, War	1917-1936	Absurdism, existentialism	1867-1936
Carlo Collodi	The Adventures of Pinocchio	1881-1883	Children's literature, fantasy	1826-1890
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa	The Leopard	1957	Historical fiction	1896-1957
Niccolò Machiavelli	The Prince, Discourses on Livy	1513-1527	Political theory, Renaissance humanism	1469-1527
Umberto Eco	The Name of the Rose, Foucault's Pendulum	1980-1988	Postmodernism, historical fiction	1932-2016
Eugenio Montale	Cuttlefish Bones, The Storm and Other Things	1925-1972	Modernism, hermetic poetry	1896-1981
Ignazio Silone	Bread and Wine, The Seed Beneath the Snow	1936-1948	Anti-fascism, socialism	1900-1978
Giuseppe Ungaretti	L'allegria, Sentimento del Tempo	1916-1970	Hermeticism, modernism	1888-1970
Primo Levi	Survival in Auschwitz, The Periodic Table	1947-1987	Memoir, science writing	1919-1987
Tommaso Landolfi	Gogol's Wife and Other Stories, An Autumn Story	1935-1958	Surrealism, modernism	1908-1979
Carlo Emilio Gadda	That Awful Mess on Via Merulana, Acquainted with Grief	1930-1946	Modernism, experimental fiction	1893-1973
Elsa Morante	History: A Novel, Arturo's Island	1941-1974	Historical fiction, neorealism	1912-1985
Vittorio Alfieri	Oresteia, Saul	1763-1788	Tragedy, Neoclassicism	1749-1803
Grazia Deledda	Reeds in the Wind, After the Divorce	1896-1922	Realism, verismo	1871-1936

Exploring the Great French Writers

This table showcases notable French writers and their works, writing style, years of writing, and life. It includes famous names such as Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, Honoré de Balzac, Alexandre Dumas, Émile Zola, Guy de Maupassant, Jules Verne, Charles Baudelaire, Stendhal, Théophile Gautier, Paul Verlaine, Alfred de Musset, Alphonse Daudet, Marcel Proust, Émile Gaboriau, and Pierre Loti. These writers have contributed significantly to French literature with their works that span across various genres such as Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism, Impressionism, Detective Fiction, Science Fiction, and Modernism.

Table of writers of the 19th century from French

Writer	Notable Works	Years of Writing	Style of Writing	Years of Life
Victor Hugo	Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Les Contemplations	1820-1885	Romanticism	1802-1885
Gustave Flaubert	Madame Bovary, Sentimental Education, The Temptation of Saint Anthony	1846-1880	Realism	1821-1880
Honoré de Balzac	La Comédie Humaine, Père Goriot, Eugénie Grandet	1829-1850	Realism	1799-1850
Alexandre Dumas	The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Vicomte of Bragelonne	1829-1869	Adventure, Romanticism	1802-1870
Émile Zola	Germinal, Nana, Thérèse Raquin	1865-1902	Naturalism	1840-1902
Guy de Maupassant	Bel-Ami, Pierre and Jean, Boule de Suif	1880-1893	Realism	1850-1893
Jules Verne	Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days	1863-1905	Adventure, Science Fiction	1828-1905
Charles Baudelaire	Les Fleurs du Mal, Le Spleen de Paris, Petits Poèmes en Prose	1840-1867	Symbolism	1821-1867
Stendhal	The Red and the Black, The Charterhouse of Parma	1817-1842	Realism	1783-1842
Théophile Gautier	Mademoiselle de Maupin, Emaux et Camées, Le Capitaine Fracasse	1830-1872	Romanticism	1811-1872
Paul Verlaine	Romances sans paroles, Sagesse, Jadis et Naguère	1866-1896	Symbolism	1844-1896
Alfred de Musset	Confession of a Child of the Century, Lorenzaccio, On ne badine pas avec l'amour	1827-1857	Romanticism	1810-1857
Alphonse Daudet	Letters from My Windmill, Tartarin of Tarascon, Fromont and Risler	1857-1896	Realism	1840-1897
Marcel Proust	In Search of Lost Time, Swann's Way, In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower	1908-1922	Modernism	1871-1922
Émile Gaboriau	Monsieur Lecoq, The Widow Lerouge, The Gilded Clique	1866-1873	Detective Fiction	1832-1873
Pierre Loti	Aziyadé, Pêcheur d'Islande, Madame Chrysanthème	1880-1902	Impressionism	1850-1923

Discover the Literary Legacies of China's Best Writers

The table consists of ten famous Chinese writers who have made significant contributions to the world of literature. From political commentary to epic poetry, satire to realism, each writer has their unique style of writing that has stood the test of time. These literary giants span from the 18th century to the mid-20th century and have produced works that have become classics in Chinese literature. The table provides a brief overview of their works, years of writing, style of writing, and years of life. The headlines for potential blog articles highlight different aspects of their lives and works, offering readers a glimpse into the literary legacies of these Chinese masters.

Table of writers of the 19th century from China

Writer	Works	Years of Writing	Style of Writing	Years of Life
Liang Qichao	A New Citizen for a New Society, The Future of New China	1880-1920	Political Commentary	1873-1929
Wu Jingzi	The Scholars	1750-1754	Satire, Picaresque	1701-1754
Lu Xun	The True Story of Ah Q, Diary of a Madman, The Call of the Marching Bell	1918-1926	Satire, Realism	1881-1936
Shen Congwen	Border Town, The Chinese Earth, Recollections of West Hunan	1928-1936	Realism, Regionalism	1902-1988
Cao Xueqin	Dream of the Red Chamber	1754-1791	Realism, Romance	1715-1763
Lin Yutang	The Importance of Living, Moment in Peking, The Gay Genius	1930s-1950s	Satire, Humor	1895-1976
Lao She	Rickshaw Boy, Teahouse, Cat Country	1936-1966	Realism, Satire	1899-1966
Ba Jin	Family, Spring, Autumn, The Homecoming	1927-1982	Realism	1904-2005
Guo Moruo	Goddesses, The Goddesses on the Sea, Ancient Melodies	1918-1978	Romanticism, Epic Poetry	1892-1978
Yu Dafu	Sinking, Wilderness, Breeze of a Spring Evening	1921-1940	Modernism, Realism	1896-1945

Exploring the Golden Age of Spanish Literature: A Look at the Greatest Writers of All Time

This table features some of the most prominent writers of Spanish literature, spanning various periods and styles. From the Romanticism of Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer and José de Espronceda to the Naturalism of Benito Pérez Galdós and Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, and the Modernism of Ramón del Valle-Inclán and Juan Ramón Jiménez, each writer has made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Spain. The table also includes writers like Emilia Pardo Bazán, who championed Naturalism, and Ramiro de Maeztu and José Martínez Ruiz "Azorín," who were instrumental in the Modernist movement. Through their works, these writers have explored various themes and subjects, providing insights into the cultural, social, and political contexts of their time.

Table of writers of the 19th century from Spain

Writer	Works	Years of Writing	Style of Writing	Years of Life
Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer	Rimas y Leyendas, Cartas Desde mi Celda	1857-1868	Romanticism	1836-1870
Benito Pérez Galdós	Fortunata y Jacinta, Doña Perfecta, Misericordia, La Regenta	1870-1915	Realism, Naturalism	1843-1920
José de Espronceda	El Estudiante de Salamanca, Canción del Pirata	1830-1842	Romanticism	1808-1842
Emilia Pardo Bazán	Los Pazos de Ulloa, La Madre Naturaleza	1886-1916	Naturalism	1851-1921
Ramón del Valle-Inclán	Luces de Bohemia, Tirano Banderas, Sonata de Primavera	1898-1931	Modernism	1866-1936
Miguel de Unamuno	Niebla, Abel Sánchez, San Manuel Bueno, Mártir	1895-1936	Existentialism	1864-1936
Juan Valera	Pepita Jiménez, Juanita la Larga, El Comendador Mendoza	1874-1896	Realism	1824-1905
Leopoldo Alas "Clarín"	La Regenta, Su único Hijo, Doña Berta	1875-1901	Realism, Naturalism	1852-1901
Jacinto Benavente	Los Intereses Creados, La Malquerida, La Infanzona	1892-1946	Modernism	1866-1954
Juan Ramón Jiménez	Platero y Yo, Diario de un Poeta Recién Casado	1900-1949	Modernism	1881-1958
Rosalía de Castro	Cantares Gallegos, Follas Novas, En las Orillas del Sar	1858-1885	Romanticism	1837-1885
Vicente Blasco Ibáñez	La Barraca, Los Cuatro Jinetes del Apocalipsis, Cañas y Barro	1898-1928	Naturalism	1867-1928
José Martínez Ruiz "Azorín"	La Voluntad, Castilla, Antonio Azorín	1897-1967	Modernism	1873-1967
Ramón María del Valle-Espina	La Hermana San Sulpicio, La Espuma, La Vuelta al Mundo en la Numancia	1900-1936	Modernism	1875-1936
Ramiro de Maeztu	La Conciencia de Europa, Defensa de la Hispanidad, Don Quijote	1898-1936	Modernism	1875-1936

Discovering the Legends of Japanese Literature: A Look at the Works and Lives of Natsume Soseki, Mori Ogai, and Other Writers

Japanese literature has a rich history of diverse writing styles and techniques that have captivated readers worldwide. From Modernism to Realism and Naturalism, Japanese writers have left an indelible mark on the literary world. In this article, we take a closer look at some of Japan's most iconic writers and their works, exploring their unique writing styles, lives, and the cultural significance of their contributions.

Table of writers of the 19th century from Japan

Writer	Works	Years of Writing	Style of Writing	Years of Life
Natsume Soseki	Kokoro, Botchan, I Am a Cat, The Gate	1903-1916	Modernist	1867-1916
Mori Ogai	The Wild Geese, The Dancing Girl, Vita Sexualis	1890-1922	Naturalist	1862-1922
Nagai Kafu	The River Sumida and Other Stories	1900-1940	Realist	1879-1959
Izumi Kyoka	Japanese Gothic Tales, One Arm	1905-1936	Symbolist	1873-1939
Shimazaki Toson	Before the Dawn, The Family	1900-1942	Naturalist	1872-1943
Akutagawa Ryunosuke	Rashomon and Other Stories, Kappa	1914-1927	Modernist	1892-1927
Higuchi Ichiyo	Child's Play, The Thirteenth Night	1890-1896	Naturalist	1872-1896
Tayama Katai	Futon, Inaka Kyoshi, The Quilt	1900-1930	Naturalist	1871-1930
Futabatei Shimei	Ukigumo (The Drifting Cloud)	1887-1892	Realist	1864-1909
Kunikida Doppo	Musashino, The Dancing Girl	1890-1908	Naturalist	1871-1908
Tokuda Shusei	Futatsu no Sokoku, Rokumeikan	1893-1913	Romanticist	1871-1943
Koda Rohan	The Eternal Storehouse of Japan, Sad Toys	1900-1929	Naturalist	1867-1947
Tsubouchi Shoyo	Shosetsu shinzui, Hototogisu	1885-1897	Naturalist	1859-1935
Ozaki Koyo	Konjiki yasha, Musashino	1890-1903	Naturalist	1867-1903
Hasegawa Shigure	Sanshiro	1908-1937	Modernist	1879-1941
Tamenaga Shunsui	Ukiyoburo, The Love Suicides at Sonezaki	1900-1932	Naturalist	1876-1932
Tokutomi Roka	Hototogisu, Keikoku Heidan	1893-1923	Naturalist	1868-1927

Greek Writers of the 19th Century: Works, Styles, and Lives

This table lists prominent Greek writers of the 19th century along with their notable works, years of writing, writing style, and years of life. The writers include Alexandros Papadiamantis, Andreas Karkavitsas, Kostis Palamas, Grigorios Xenopoulos, Ioannis Psycharis, Konstantinos Theotokis, Nikos Kazantzakis, and Penelope Delta. Their works spanned various genres, including realism, symbolism, linguistics, existentialism, and children's literature.

Table of writers of the 19th century from Greece

Writer	Works	Years of Writing	Writing Style	Years of Life
Alexandros Papadiamantis	"The Murderess," "The Merchants of Nations," "The Gypsy Girl," "The Saint of the Greek Colony"	1879-1911	Realism	1851-1911
Andreas Karkavitsas	"Bouboulina," "The Shepherdess of Souls," "The Temptations of the Lord"	1875-1922	Realism	1866-1922
Kostis Palamas	"The Twelve Lays of the Gypsy," "Songs of my Country," "The King's Flute"	1879-1926	Symbolism	1859-1943
Grigorios Xenopoulos	"The Bridegroom," "Anna's Summer," "The Simpleton"	1878-1922	Realism	1867-1951
Ioannis Psycharis	"Memoirs of a Linguistic Missionary," "The Modern Greek Language"	1886-1899	Linguistics	1854-1929
Konstantinos Theotokis	"Slaves in their Chains," "Levantis," "Phos Fos Kai Helioupolis"	1888-1920	Realism	1872-1923
Nikos Kazantzakis	"Zorba the Greek," "The Last Temptation of Christ," "The Greek Passion"	1906-1957	Existentialism	1883-1957
Penelope Delta	"Secrets of the Swamp," "The Doctor of the Poor," "Fairy Tales of the Barefoot"	1910-1940	Children's Literature	1874-1941