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Peter Taylor  — Research Starter

Peter Hillsman Taylor, an esteemed American writer, is celebrated primarily for his contributions to the short story genre. His literary career spanned from the 1930s to the 1990s, during which he…

Peter De Vries  — Research Starter

Peter De Vries was a notable American comic writer, born in 1910 to Dutch immigrant parents in Chicago. He is best recognized for his association with The New Yorker and his contributions to comedic…

Peter Barnes  — Research Starter

Peter Barnes was an innovative British dramatist known for his satirical and comic style that critiques the class system. Born in the East End of London, he grew up in a working-class family and later…

Persius  — Research Starter

Aulus Persius Flaccus, commonly known as Persius, was a significant Roman poet born in 34 C.E. in Volaterrae, Etruria (modern-day Volterra, Italy). His life, though brief—he died before reaching…

Pedro Antonio de Alarcón  — Research Starter

Pedro Antonio de Alarcón was a notable Spanish writer born on March 10, 1833, in Guadix, Granada. Despite facing family poverty that prevented him from pursuing legal studies at the University of…

Pauline Hopkins  — Research Starter

Pauline Hopkins was a significant African American writer and performer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born into a family that valued education and the arts, she began her…

Paula Gunn Allen  — Research Starter

Paula Gunn Allen was a prominent figure in American literature and scholarship, known for her contributions to the field of American Indian literature. Her heritage was a blend of Laguna Pueblo and…

Paul Zindel  — Research Starter

Paul Zindel was a notable American author and playwright, recognized for his contributions to young adult literature and theater. His writing often reflects the complexities of adolescent life,…

Paul Verlaine  — Research Starter

Paul Verlaine was a significant French poet born in 1844, known for his pivotal role in the Symbolist movement. Initially educated in Paris, he held a minor job in an insurance company, allowing him…