
Encyclopaedic Biographies of World Great Dramatists
A playwright, also known as a dramatist or dramaturg, is a person who writes dramatic literature or drama. These works are usually written to be performed in front of a live audience by actors. They may also be closet dramas or literary works written using dramatic forms but not meant for performance. Contemporary playwrights often do not reach the same level of fame or cultural importance that th...
A playwright, also known as a dramatist or dramaturg, is a person who writes dramatic literature or drama. These works are usually written to be performed in front of a live audience by actors. They may also be closet dramas or literary works written using dramatic forms but not meant for performance. Contemporary playwrights often do not reach the same level of fame or cultural importance that th...