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Author : Christopher Hitchens

Christopher Hitchens was a prominent English-born American author, journalist, and literary critic, renowned for his incisive commentary and polemical style. A prolific contributor to various prestigious publications, including Vanity Fair and The Atlantic, Hitchens gained widespread recognition for his best-selling works, particularly "God Is Not Great." He was an influential political observer who evolved through the ranks of the political spectrum, initially aligning with the radical left and later embracing some right-leaning views, particularly regarding the Iraq War. A fervent advocate for secularism and humanism, Hitchens was known for his deep admiration of figures like George Orwell and his sharp critiques of prominent personalities, such as Mother Teresa and Henry Kissinger. His embrace of Enlightenment values and outspoken stance against what he termed "fascism with an Islamic face" solidified his position as a consequential intellectual of his time.