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Nicholas Rowe  — Research Starter

Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718) was a prominent English playwright, poet, and literary figure during the early 18th century, particularly noted for his contributions to the development of modern drama. He…

Nathaniel Lee  — Research Starter

Nathaniel Lee was a prominent English dramatist of the late 17th century, best known for his tragic plays during the Restoration period. Born around 1653 to a minister, Lee was educated at prestigious…

Minna Canth  — Research Starter

Minna Canth (1844-1897) was a prominent Finnish playwright, journalist, and social activist, recognized for her significant contributions to Finnish literature and feminist thought. Born Ulrika…

Michel de Ghelderode  — Research Starter

Michel de Ghelderode, born Adémar-Adolphe-Louis Martens in 1898 in Ixelles, Belgium, was a distinctive playwright known for his avant-garde and often grotesque approach to drama. Throughout his…

Merrill Denison  — Research Starter

Merrill Denison (1893-1974) was a pivotal figure in the establishment of Canadian drama, often recognized as the father of modern Canadian theater. Born in Detroit to a socially conscious family, he…

Mary Chase  — Research Starter

Mary Chase was an American playwright and author, best known for her comedic works, particularly the iconic play "Harvey," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1945. Born on February 25, 1907, in…

Maruxa Vilalta  — Research Starter

Maruxa Vilalta is a prominent Spanish-Mexican playwright, novelist, and essayist, born on September 23, 1932, in Barcelona, Spain. After her family fled the Spanish Civil War and settled in Mexico,…

Marieluise Fleisser  — Research Starter

Marieluise Fleisser (1901-1974) was a prominent German playwright, novelist, and short story writer associated with the literary movements of the Weimar Republic. Initially overshadowed by her…

Manuel Tamayo y Baus  — Research Starter

Manuel Tamayo y Baus was a prominent Spanish playwright and theatrical figure of the 19th century, recognized for his significant contributions to the Spanish theater. Born in Madrid in 1829 into a…