Notable Playwrights contains alphabetically arranged biographical sketches and critical studies of 106 of the best-known dramatists from antiquity to the present day. the articles reflect the development of drama from ancient Greek and Roman playwrights to European, American, Asian, and African writers of today. Among the many movements and dramatic genres represented by playwrights in this set are expressionism, absurdism, and postmodernism. Finding aids include a geographical list of the playwrights by countries and regions, and a general subject index.