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Pietro Metastasio  — Research Starter

Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782) was an influential Italian poet and librettist known for his contributions to the development of opera, particularly in the 18th century. Born Pietro Antonio Domenico…

Philippe Quinault  — Research Starter

Philippe Quinault (1635–1688) was a prominent French playwright and opera librettist known for his influential contributions to 17th-century French theater and the development of French opera…

Peter Hacks  — Research Starter

Peter Hacks was a notable German playwright and literary figure known for his contributions to theater, particularly in the context of East German culture. Born in 1928 in Breslau, he initially…

Paul Willems  — Research Starter

Paul Willems was a notable Belgian author and playwright known for his contributions to modern literature, particularly in the 20th century. Born on April 4, 1912, Willems was the son of poet Marie…

Paul Ernst  — Research Starter

Paul Ernst was a German playwright, poet, philosopher, and literary critic born in 1866 in Elbingerode, Germany. Initially involved in politics as an editor of the Marxist Berliner Volkstribüne, he…

Owen Davis  — Research Starter

Owen Davis was a prolific American playwright and screenwriter born in 1874, whose career spanned nearly sixty years. He is notable for writing over three hundred plays, most of which were performed…

Otto Ludwig  — Research Starter

Otto Ludwig (1813–1865) was a prominent German writer known for his significant contributions to 19th-century literature, particularly in the realms of fiction and drama. Born in Eisfeld, Thuringia,…

Ola Rotimi  — Research Starter

Ola Rotimi was a prominent Nigerian playwright, known for his significant contributions to African theater and his exploration of sociopolitical issues through drama. Born on April 13, 1938, Rotimi's…

Ödön von Horváth  — Research Starter

Ödön von Horváth (1901–1938) was an influential Austro-Hungarian playwright and author known for his keen social critique and satirical style. His works, often highlighting the hypocrisy and struggles…