Memorials & famous biographies

First Premier of the People's Republic of China who served for 26 years, helping consolidate state control, form foreign policy, and develop the Chinese economy

Egyptian singer and actress known as "The Voice of Egypt," Kawkab el-Sharq, and a national icon, whose unparalleled vocal artistry resonated with audiences across the Middle East and worldwide

German-born novelist and screenwriter best known for his landmark anti-war novel <i>All Quiet on the Western Front</i>, based on his World War I experiences

British author and scholar best known for his classic children's series The Chronicles of Narnia and influential works of Christian apologetics

Israel's first female Prime Minister, who famously raised millions to fund the nascent state and led with an 'Iron Lady' resolve

Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director, an emblematic member of the Generation of '27 who introduced tenets of European movements into Spanish literature

German poet, playwright, and theatre director who developed epic theatre and the Verfremdungseffekt, known for works like The Threepenny Opera