Greatest Fiction Writers of All Times

Dostoevsky's literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social and spiritual context of 19th-century Russian society. With the embittered voice of the anonymous "underground man", Dostoevsky wrote Notes from Underground (1864), which has been called the "best overture for existentialism ever written" by Walter Kaufmann. He is often acknowledged by critics as one of the greatest and most prominent psychologists in world literature.

Dickens's novels and short stories have remained ever popular over the years and have remained in print long after fellow writers of his time have vanished. Dicken was a master of prose, and always had an endless arsenal of clever personalities in his stories.

His two most famous works, the novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, are acknowledged as two of the greatest novels of all time and a pinnacle of realist fiction. Many consider Tolstoy to have been one of the world's greatest novelists. Tolstoy is equally known for his complicated and paradoxical persona and for his extreme moralistic and ascetic views, which he adopted after a moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870s, after which he also became noted as a moral thinker and social reformer.

King is best known for his work in horror fiction. Many of his books have been turned into hit movies and television movies. I don't think you can find another horror fiction mind that is as brilliant as Mr. King's. He consistently leaves you on the edge of your seat for the entire action packed novel or movie.

Who doesn't know the name Dr. Suess? Most people read Dr. Suess as a child or read the books to their child. Dr. Suess is a household name around the world, with the books being translated to various languages in order to entertain as many children as possible.

Grisham is best known for his legal thrillers. His books have sold over 250 million worldwide which vouches for his ability to entertain and keep you engaged in his work. To date, Grisham has authored 23 well known books.

Ann Rice is a best-selling American author of religious-themed and gothic (vampire) books. Rice's books have sold nearly 100 million copies, making her one of the most popular authors in modern history.

His first major publication, a short story collection entitled A Sportsman's Sketches, is a milestone of Russian Realism, and his novel Fathers and Sons is regarded as one of the major works of 19th-century fiction.

The Dickens of post-Revolutionary France.

Huge body of work

Notable novelist and short story writer.

Chatterjee is a great novelist and short story writer.

Chatterjee is a great novelist and short story writer.

Chatterjee is a great novelist and short story writer.

Rabindranath Tagore wrote many of the greatest and most meaningful novels,short stories and plays ever written. Tagore's works are profound and original. I give my highest recommendation for Tagore's works.