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Friedrich Dürrenmatt
1921-01-05 – 1990-12-14
Friedrich Dürrenmatt was a prominent Swiss playwright, novelist, and essayist, known for his grotesque and philosophical plays that explore the complexities of the human condition, justice, and morality. He often used elements of black humor, satire, and the absurd to question reality and society. His plays, such as "The Visit" and "The Physicists," achieved international recognition.
Faramarz
1940-10-25 – 2015-12-26
Faramarz, whose full name is Faramarz Almasi, is a well-known Iranian musician and composer. Born in Sari, Iran, he stood out in his country's music scene.
Évariste Parny
1753-02-06 – 1814-12-05
Charles-Évariste de Parny, known as Évariste Parny, was a French poet famous at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century. His poetry, often marked by a sentimental and elegiac tone, explored themes of love, nature, and melancholy. He gained fame for his "Élégies", which resonated with the spirit of pre-Romanticism, and also for lighter, satirical poems. His life was equally notable for his relationships and his time as tutor to Catherine the Great's son.
Eustache Deschamps
1346 – 1406-01-01
Eustache Deschamps was a French poet and musician of the Middle Ages, known for his work in the late 14th century. He was a follower and friend of Guillaume de Machaut, and his work reflects the poetic tradition of the time, including ballads, rhymes, and virelais. Deschamps is also notable for his "Art de Dictier", a treatise on the art of poetry and music.
Étienne Pasquier
1529-06-07 – 1615-09-01
Étienne Pasquier was a French jurist and humanist, known for being one of the main historians of French law. He served as advocate-general in the Parliament of Paris and was an important intellectual of the Renaissance.
Étienne de La Boétie
1530-11-01 – 1563-08-18
Étienne de La Boétie was a French jurist, poet, and political activist, best known for his essay 'Discourse on Voluntary Servitude'. A close friend and collaborator of Michel de Montaigne, La Boétie is admired for his eloquence and his ideas on freedom and tyranny, which continue to influence political thought.
Erik Gustaf Geijer
1783-01-12 – 1847-04-23
Erik Gustaf Geijer was a Swedish writer, historian, poet, and composer. He is considered a central figure in Swedish Romanticism and had a significant impact on the development of historiography and literature in Sweden. Geijer was also a member of the Swedish Academy.
Quinto Ênio
0239-07-16 – 0169-10-08
Quintus Ennius was a Roman poet and playwright of Greek origin, considered one of the fathers of Latin literature. He is known for his epic work 'Annales', which narrated the history of Rome from its foundation to his days, profoundly influencing later epic poetry.
Emilio De Marchi
1851-07-31 – 1901-02-06
Emilio De Marchi was an Italian tenor, famous for his interpretations of operas from the verismo and late-Romantic repertoire. He is particularly known for being the first to perform the role of Cavaradossi in Puccini's opera 'Tosca'.
Emma Andievska
1931-03-19
Emma Andievska is a Ukrainian writer, poet, and translator. She is known for her innovative and often surreal literary style. Her works frequently explore themes of identity, memory, and the subconscious. Andievska's poetry is characterized by its rich imagery and philosophical depth.
Émile Verhaeren
1855-05-21 – 1916-11-27
Émile Verhaeren was a Belgian poet and art critic, known for his work in the French language. He is considered one of the greatest Symbolist poets and a prominent figure in Belgian literature. His works explore themes such as urban life, nature, religion, and the human condition, with a rich and expressive language.
Elfriede Jelinek
1946-10-20
Elfriede Jelinek is an Austrian writer awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004. Her work is known for its critical exploration of power structures, sexuality, politics, and for its use of transgressive and fragmented language. Jelinek addresses themes such as fascism, patriarchy, and consumer society in her works.
Edmundo De Amicis
1846-10-21 – 1908-03-11
Edmundo De Amicis was an Italian writer, journalist, and teacher, known worldwide for his children's book "Heart". His work is characterized by strong sentimentalism and a pedagogical view of literature.
Édouard Pailleron
1834-09-07 – 1899-04-19
Édouard Pailleron was a French playwright and journalist, son of the poet Émile Pailleron. He is best known for his comedies of manners that satirized Parisian society of his time. His most famous work, "Le Monde où l'on s'ennuie" (The World Where One is Bored), was a great success and a scathing critique of the superficiality of high society and the intellectualism of the era.
Edmond Rostand
1868-04-01 – 1918-12-02
Edmond Rostand was a French playwright and poet, famous for his play "Cyrano de Bergerac". His work is marked by romanticism, eloquent rhetoric, and a certain escapism that distinguished him from the naturalism dominant in his time.
Edmond Jabès
1912-04-16 – 1991-01-02
Edmond Jabès was a Franco-Egyptian poet, known for his profoundly philosophical work and for exploring themes such as the book, the desert, exile, and the word. His poetry is characterized by dense language and a fragmented structure.
Émile Henriot
1889-03-03 – 1961-04-14
Émile Henriot was a French writer and literary critic, known for his novels that explore Parisian bourgeois life and the human condition with an ironic and elegant style. Born in Paris, he stood out in the literary scene of the early 20th century, receiving the Prix Goncourt for his work "À Passos de Lontra". His work is characterized by sharp observation of society and the psychological depth of his characters.
Edgar Degas
1834-07-19 – 1917-09-27
Edgar Degas was a French painter and sculptor, best known for his portraits of ballerinas, horse races, and scenes of Parisian daily life. He was one of the founders of Impressionism, although he considered himself more of a realist.
Dzore Drzic
1461-02-15 – 1501-10-06
Dzore Drzic (1461–1508) was a Dalmatian humanist poet and playwright. He is considered one of the most important figures of Croatian Renaissance literature, known for his works in Latin and vernacular.
Derek Walcott
1930-01-23 – 2017-03-17
Derek Walcott was a Saint Lucian poet and playwright, celebrated for his sweeping epics and lyrical meditations on Caribbean identity, history, and the enduring power of the natural world. His work often explored the complex legacy of colonialism, the interplay of different cultures, and the search for selfhood in a postcolonial landscape. Educated in the British tradition yet deeply rooted in the Caribbean, Walcott's poetry is characterized by its rich imagery, classical allusions, and masterful use of language, often blending European literary forms with the rhythms and spirit of his native islands. He received numerous accolades for his contributions to literature, including the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Demóstenes
384ac – 322ac
Demosthenes was a prominent Athenian statesman and orator of Ancient Greece. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Attic orators and a crucial figure in Athenian politics during the 4th century BC. His political career was marked by his opposition to the rise of the Kingdom of Macedon and its king, Philip II, and later his son, Alexander the Great.
Delphine de Girardin
1804-01-24 – 1855-06-29
Delphine de Girardin was a French writer and poet. Known for her liveliness and intelligence, she actively participated in the Parisian literary salons of her time. Her work, which includes poetry, plays, and novels, is characterized by an elegant style and a keen observation of society.
Dámaso Alonso
1899-10-22 – 1990-01-25
Dámaso Alonso y Perales was a Spanish poet, philologist, and literary critic. He is considered a central figure in the Generation of '27, a literary movement that marked 20th-century Spanish poetry. His poetic work is known for its introspection and reflection on the human condition, while his work as a philologist and critic left a lasting legacy in the study of the Spanish language and literature.
Denis Fonvizin
1745-04-03 – 1792-12-01
Denis Fonvizin was a prominent 18th-century Russian playwright, considered one of the founders of Russian realist theater. He is best known for his comedy of manners "The Minor" (Недоросль), a scathing satire of the Russian nobility and the educational system of the time.