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Friedrich Wolf  — Research Starter

Friedrich Wolf (1888-1953) was a multifaceted German writer renowned primarily for his contributions as a playwright and film writer, but he also explored various literary forms, including fiction,…

Alexander Sukhovo-Kobylin  — Research Starter

Alexander Sukhovo-Kobylin (1817–1903) was a prominent Russian playwright of the nineteenth century, regarded as one of the great dramatists alongside figures like Nikolai Gogol and Alexander…

Alexander Ostrovsky  — Research Starter

Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823-1886) was a pivotal figure in the development of modern Russian theater, recognized for his significant contributions as a playwright and producer. He authored…

Alexander Griboyedov  — Research Starter

Alexander Sergeyevich Griboyedov (1795-1829) was a prominent Russian playwright and diplomat, best known for his single significant work, "The Mischief of Being Clever" (1824). This comedy reflects…

Aleksis Kivi  — Research Starter

Aleksis Kivi, born Aleksis Stenvall on October 10, 1834, is a seminal figure in Finnish literature, known primarily for his novel "Seitsemän veljestä" or "Seven Brothers" (1870), which is considered a…

Aleksandr Petrovich Sumarokov  — Research Starter

Aleksandr Petrovich Sumarokov (1717-1777) is recognized as a pivotal figure in Russian literature, often regarded as the first full-fledged representative of Russian classicism. Drawing inspiration…

Aleksander Fredro  — Research Starter

Aleksander Fredro (1793-1876) was a prominent Polish playwright and poet, celebrated primarily for his contributions to comedy. His most fertile period as a writer coincided with the Romantic era in…

Alejandro Casona  — Research Starter

Alejandro Casona, born Alejandro Rodríguez Álvarez in 1903 in Northern Spain, was a prominent playwright and educator known for his significant contributions to Spanish theater and literature.…

Agustín Moreto y Cabaña  — Research Starter

Agustín Moreto y Cabaña was a prominent Spanish dramatist of the 17th century, recognized primarily for his extensive body of full-length plays during Spain's Golden Age. Born around April 9, 1618, in…