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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…

Giangiorgio Trissino  — Research Starter

Giangiorgio Trissino (1478-1550) was a prominent Italian intellectual of the Renaissance, known for his work as a grammarian, critic, poet, diplomat, and dramatist. He sought to break away from the…

Giambattista Giraldi Cinthio  — Research Starter

Giambattista Giraldi Cinthio (1504-1573) was a notable Italian playwright, critic, and theorist, primarily celebrated for his contributions to the development of tragic theater and narrative forms…

Giambattista Della Porta  — Research Starter

Giambattista Della Porta (1535-1615) was a prominent Neapolitan playwright and scientist of the late Renaissance, recognized for his diverse contributions to both literature and scientific inquiry.…

George Tabori  — Research Starter

George Tabori was a Hungarian-born playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and essayist, renowned for his profound exploration of difficult themes such as evil, morality, and human dignity in the face of…

George Lillo  — Research Starter

George Lillo was an English playwright born on February 4, 1693, in London. He is primarily recognized for his contributions to the genre of domestic tragedy through his plays, particularly "The…

George H. Boker  — Research Starter

George H. Boker (1823-1890) was an American playwright, poet, and diplomat known for his contributions to romantic tragedy in the 19th century. While he is primarily recognized for his dramatic works,…

Fritz Hochwälder  — Research Starter

Fritz Hochwälder was an influential Austrian dramatist born on May 28, 1911, in Vienna, and he became a prominent figure in theater from 1945 to 1970. Hochwälder, who was of Jewish descent, fled…