Roland Barthes was a French literary theorist, philosopher, and semiotician, whose groundbreaking works on cultural and media analysis greatly influenced post-structuralist thought.
Laurence Sterne was an 18th-century Irish-born English writer, known for his satirical novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman", which broke new ground in narrative form and humor.
Euripides was an ancient Greek playwright, known for his innovative and psychologically complex characters, profoundly influencing the development of drama.
Nelson Rodrigues was a prominent Brazilian playwright, journalist, and sports commentator known for his provocative and influential works in Brazilian literature.
Giuseppe Giacosa was an Italian playwright, poet, and literary critic, known for his significant contributions to Italian theater in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
John Gower was a prominent English poet, contemporary of Chaucer, and a significant figure in the development of the English language and literature.