1905 - 1983
Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian-British author and journalist, born on September 5, 1905, in Budapest, Hungary. He is best known for his novels exploring themes of totalitarianism and the human condition, particularly his acclaimed works "Darkness at Noon" and "The Sleepwalkers." Koestler was also a prominent political activist and thinker, advocating for intellectual freedom and human rights throughout his life.