Nov 03, 2025

8 authors you didn't know were born in November

Aanya Mehta

Albert Camus (Born November 7, 1913)

The French-Algerian philosopher and author of The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus defined the philosophy of absurdism.

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Kazuo Ishiguro (Born November 8, 1954)

The Nobel Prize winning author of The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go explores memory and emotion in haunting ways.

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Louisa May Alcott (Born November 29, 1832)

Beloved for Little Women, Alcott’s stories celebrate sisterhood, ambition, and resilience.

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Margaret Atwood (Born November 18, 1939)

The Canadian author of The Handmaid’s Tale is known for her sharp feminist dystopias and poetic prose.

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Mark Twain (Born November 30, 1835)

The humourist and social critic behind Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remains one of America’s most quoted writers.

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Michael Ende (Born November 12, 1929)

The German author of The Never ending Story and Momo created timeless worlds of imagination and reflection.

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Neil Gaiman (Born November 10, 1960)

The British fantasy master who wrote American Gods and Coraline continues to enchant readers of all ages.

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R.K. Narayan (Born November 10, 1906)

The creator of Malgudi Days captured the simplicity and humour of Indian life with warmth and charm.

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State Formation Day: 8 states of India that were formed on November 1