20th-century deaths from tuberculosis

Thomas Wolfe

American novelist of the early 20th century.Wolfe wrote four lengthy novels as well as many short stories, dramatic works, and novellas

French philosopher, mystic, and political activist

English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic

English writer and poet

German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature

English schoolmaster, lexicographer and commentator on the usage of the English language

Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be one of the greatest writers in the world