playwright
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“John, this is Athol,” Bookholane said, gesturing to the legendary South African playwright Athol Fugard.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
"There's a Jewish playwright who survived the Holocaust called Elie Weisel," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Dame Iris was also a philosopher, playwright and academic, whose books explored morality, love and human relationships.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The socialist playwright George Bernard Shaw appears several times rudely insulting converts he knew.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“He is no burglar. Simon is a friend of ours from London. And a very talented playwright, too,” she added.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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