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Thomas Shadwell  — Research Starter

Thomas Shadwell was a prominent English playwright and poet during the late 17th century, known for his contributions to Restoration comedy and his vigorous involvement in the political and literary…

Tankred Dorst  — Research Starter

Tankred Dorst (1925-2017) was a prominent German playwright, known for his diverse contributions to theater, literature, and film. While primarily recognized for his serious dramas, he also explored…

Ludwig Anzengruber  — Research Starter

Ludwig Anzengruber (1839-1889) was an influential Austrian playwright and novelist, recognized as a key figure in the development of the Austrian folk play. Born in Vienna, he dedicated himself to…

Ludvig Holberg  — Research Starter

Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754) was a prominent figure in the development of modern Danish and Norwegian literature, often recognized as Denmark's greatest dramatist. While he is best known for his…

Lope de Rueda  — Research Starter

Lope de Rueda was a significant figure in the early development of Spanish theater, particularly during the mid-sixteenth century. He is recognized as a precursor to the Spanish Golden Age of drama,…

Lennox Robinson  — Research Starter

Lennox Robinson was an influential Irish playwright and theatrical figure, born on October 4, 1886, in County Cork, who made significant contributions to the Abbey Theatre in Dublin over a span of…

Leandro Fernández de Moratín  — Research Starter

Leandro Fernández de Moratín (1760-1828) was a prominent Spanish playwright and translator, renowned for his significant impact on Spanish theater during the neoclassical period. Born into a literary…

Kjeld Abell  — Research Starter

Kjeld Abell was a prominent Danish playwright and artist known for his innovative contributions to theater in the 20th century. Born on August 25, 1901, in Ribe, Denmark, Abell emerged as a leading…

Juliusz Słowacki  — Research Starter

Juliusz Słowacki, born in 1809 in Krzemieniec, Poland, is recognized as one of the foremost figures in Polish Romantic literature. He was a prolific writer, producing nearly twenty full-length plays,…