Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor who's widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
Ben Jonson was an influential English playwright, poet, and literary critic, renowned for his contributions to the development of the English language and drama in the 17th century.
John Webster was an influential Elizabethan playwright known for his dark, psychological tragedies that delved into themes of revenge and moral corruption.
Thomas Middleton was a prominent English playwright and poet, known for his impactful contributions to the Jacobean and Caroline theatre.
George Peele was an English playwright and poet, known for his contributions to the Elizabethan drama and the development of the English language.
Thomas Nashe was an Elizabethan playwright, poet, and satirist known for his wit, wordplay, and influential contribution to English literature.