Memorials & famous biographies

American politician and writer who rose from poverty to become Vice President and a staunch opponent of slavery, tirelessly building anti-slavery coalitions and championing civil rights

Norwegian writer, forester, marine biologist, and children's writer, best known for collecting Norwegian fairy tales with Jørgen Moe

Russian author, philosopher, and revolutionary known for his role as a precursor of Russian socialism and agrarian populism, whose writings from exile influenced the emancipation of serfs and left significant literary works like "My Past and Thoughts"

English poet and playwright renowned for his dramatic monologues, characterization, and challenging vocabulary