Pirandello, Luigi
1867 - 1936

Luigi Pirandello was one of the most influential playwrights of the 20th century and a central figure in Italian letters...

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Marías, Javier
1951 - 2022

Spanish author, translator and publisher born in Madrid. His mother was a teacher; his father, Julián Marías, was a r...

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Ibsen, Henrik
1828 - 1906

The Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen was born the son of a merchant in the small town of Skien. When he was eight years...

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Walser, Martin
1927 - 2023

The German author Martin Walser was born in Wasserburg am Bodensee on Lake Constance where his father owned a restaurant....

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