Kārlis Zariņš (December 12, 1889 - December 20, 1978) was a Latvian writer.

Eriks Ādamsons (June 22, 1907 - February 28, 1946) was a Latvian writer, poet and novelist.

He remains the most translated Latvian writer.

Ojārs Vācietis (born November 13, 1933 - November 28, 1983) was a Latvian writer.

Edvarts Virza (born December 27, 1883 - March 1, 1940) was a Latvian writer.

Krišjānis Barons (1835-1923), Latvian writer and "father of the dainas"

He was one of the more multifaceted Latvian writers.

April 1871 - 30 December 1960, Riga) was a Latvian writer, translator and librarian.

Rūdolfs Blaumanis (1863-1908) was a Latvian writer, journalist and playwright.

Māra Zālīte (born February 18, 1952) is a Latvian writer.