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Jean Mairet  — Research Starter

Jean Mairet was a significant figure in 17th-century French literature, known primarily for his contributions to classical drama and lyric poetry. Born into a Catholic family in 1604, Mairet's early…

Jean de Rotrou  — Research Starter

Jean de Rotrou was a notable French playwright of the seventeenth century, born on August 21, 1609, in Dreux. His work is primarily recognized for its contributions to classic French theater,…

James Sheridan Knowles  — Research Starter

James Sheridan Knowles (1784–1862) was an Irish playwright and actor, renowned primarily for his contributions to the 19th-century English theater. Initially a poet, Knowles gained prominence with his…

James Robinson Planché  — Research Starter

James Robinson Planché (1796-1880) was a multifaceted English playwright, antiquarian, and historian known for his significant contributions to 19th-century theater. He authored approximately 72…

James Reaney  — Research Starter

James Reaney (1926-2008) was a prominent Canadian poet, playwright, and scholar, recognized for his significant contributions to modern Canadian literature. Emerging in the late 1940s, Reaney gained…

James Nelson Barker  — Research Starter

James Nelson Barker (1784-1858) was an influential American dramatist known for pioneering the use of native themes in early American theater. He gained recognition primarily for his plays, notably…

James Ene Henshaw  — Research Starter

James Ene Henshaw (1924-2005) was a prominent Nigerian playwright and physician, celebrated for his contributions to West African drama. Born in Calabar, Nigeria, he was the youngest of nine sons in a…

James Bridie  — Research Starter

James Bridie, born Osborne Henry Mavor in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 3, 1888, was a notable playwright, novelist, and essayist who made significant contributions to Scottish theater. Initially…