Pietro Metastasio was an influential Italian poet and librettist who shaped opera through his prolific works, earning him the title "Father of the Opera Seria."
Vasily Trediakovsky was a prominent Russian poet, translator, and literary theorist who significantly influenced the development of Russian literature during the 18th century.
Pierre Beaumarchais was a French playwright and revolutionary, best known for his iconic character, Figaro, and his contributions to the American Revolution.