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Andreas Gryphius  — Research Starter

Andreas Gryphius (1616-1664) was a significant German poet and dramatist of the Baroque period, renowned for his complex and powerful literary works, which parallel the contributions of English…

Gunnar Heiberg  — Research Starter

Gunnar Heiberg (1857–1929) was a prominent Norwegian poet, playwright, journalist, and theater critic, known for his contributions to the dramatic arts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.…

Guilbert de Pixérécourt  — Research Starter

Guilbert de Pixérécourt, born on January 22, 1773, in France, is recognized as a pivotal figure in the development of melodrama, often referred to as its "father." He wrote over 120 plays, including…

Gordon Bottomley  — Research Starter

Gordon Bottomley was an English poet and playwright active in the early twentieth century, known for his contributions to both nondramatic poetry and minor dramatic forms, which he termed "duologues"…

Gómez Manrique  — Research Starter

Gómez Manrique was a significant figure in 15th-century Spain, recognized primarily as a poet and the first known dramatist in the Spanish language. His body of work, preserved largely through the…

Gnaeus Naevius  — Research Starter

Gnaeus Naevius was a significant figure in early Roman literature, credited with creating the Roman national epic through his work "Bellum Punicum," which chronicled the First Punic War. Active during…

Giuseppe Giacosa  — Research Starter

Giuseppe Giacosa was an influential Italian playwright, poet, and essayist born on October 21, 1847, in Colleretto Parella, Italy, and he passed away on September 1, 1906. Giacosa is primarily…

Giovanni Battista Niccolini  — Research Starter

Giovanni Battista Niccolini was an influential Italian playwright and patriot born on October 29, 1782, in Bagni di San Giuliano, Tuscany. He is renowned for his contributions to the theatre during…

Gil Vicente  — Research Starter

Gil Vicente was a significant playwright and poet of the early 16th century, often recognized as a foundational figure in the development of Portuguese drama. Born around 1465 in Portugal, he operated…