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17th-century librettists

32 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Abraham a Sancta ClaraAuthor · BooksAbraham a Sancta Clara was a German writer, friar, preacher, monk, librettist and catholic theologian (1644–1709). He was born at Kreenheinstetten and died at Vienna.
Allan RamsayAuthor · BooksAllan Ramsay (1684–1758) was a Scottish poet, librarian and librettist.
Andreas GryphiusAuthor · BooksAndreas Gryphius (1616–1664) was a German playwright, poet and writer.
Antoine Houdar de La MotteAuthor · BooksAntoine Houdar de La Motte was a French choreographer, writer, librettist, playwright, poet and composer (1672–1731). He was born at Paris.
Barthold Heinrich BrockesAuthor · BooksBarthold Heinrich Brockes was a German poet, writer, translator, librettist and jurist (1680–1747). He was born at Hamburg.
Bernard Le Bovier de FontenelleAuthor · BooksBernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was a French philosopher, poet, writer, playwright, satirist and librettist (1657–1757). He was born at Rouen and died at Paris.
Christian Hoffmann von HoffmannswaldauAuthor · BooksChristian Hoffmann von Hoffmannswaldau (1616–1679) was a German poet, writer and politician.
Christian Knorr von RosenrothAuthor · BooksChristian Knorr von Rosenroth (1636–1689) was a Germany writer, poet and philosopher.
Christiana Mariana von ZieglerAuthor · BooksChristiana Mariana von Ziegler (1695–1760) was a German poet, salonnière and librettist.
Colley CibberAuthor · BooksColley Cibber was a British playwright, poet, writer, actor and librettist (1671–1757). He was born at London.
Edward TaylorAuthor · BooksEdward Taylor was an American physician, poet, writer, christian minister and librettist (1642–1729). He was born at Coventry and died at Massachusetts.
Erdmann NeumeisterAuthor · BooksErdmann Neumeister (1671–1756) was a Holy Roman Empire writer, theologian and librettist.
Gédéon Tallemant des RéauxAuthor · BooksGédéon Tallemant des Réaux was a French writer, poet, memoirist and librettist (1619–1692). He was born at La Rochelle and died at Paris.
Georg Philipp HarsdorfferAuthor · BooksGeorg Philipp Harsdorffer was a German poet, translator, writer, philologist, council member and librettist (1607–1658). He was born at Nuremberg.
Gerhard TersteegenAuthor · BooksGerhard Tersteegen was a German writer, hymnwriter, theologian, translator, mystic and pastor (1697–1769). He was born at Moers and died at Mülheim an der Ruhr.
Girolamo FrigimelicaDesigner · DesignGirolamo Frigimelica was an architect, poet and librettist (1653–1732). He was born at Padua and died at Modena.
Isaac de BenseradeAuthor · BooksIsaac de Benserade was a French poet, playwright, librettist, choreographer and writer (1613–1691). He was born at Lyons-la-Forêt and died at Gentilly.
Isaac WattsAuthor · BooksIsaac Watts (1674–1748) was an eighteenth-century British theologian, philosopher, poet, and hymnwriter whose devotional poetry and academic texts profoundly shaped Protestant worship and educational pedagogy throughout
Jakob AdlungPerson · Music memorabiliaJakob Adlung (1699–1762) was a Germany organ builder, linguist and composer.
Jean de La FontaineAuthor · BooksJean de La Fontaine (1621–1695) was a France fabulist, poet and lawyer.
Jean RacineAuthor · BooksJean Racine (1639–1699) was a Kingdom of France playwright, poet and translator.
Jean-François RegnardAuthor · BooksJean-François Regnard was a French poet, writer, playwright and librettist (1655–1709). He was born at Paris and died at Dourdan.
Johann Christian GüntherAuthor · BooksJohann Christian Günther (1695–1723) was a German poet, writer and playwright.
John DrydenAuthor · BooksJohn Dryden was a playwright, translator, poet, literary critic, hymnwriter and writer (1631–1700). He was born at Aldwincle and died at London.
John GayPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Gay (1685–1732) was a British poet, playwright and writer.
Joseph AddisonAuthor · BooksJoseph Addison was an English politician, writer, playwright, poet, journalist and editor (1672–1719). He was born at Milston and died at Kensington.
Nahum TateAuthor · BooksNahum Tate (1652–1715) was a British poet, writer and playwright.
Nicola Francesco HaymPerson · Music memorabiliaNicola Francesco Haym (1678–1729) was an Italian composer, librettist and numismatist.
Pedro Calderón de la BarcaAuthor · BooksPedro Calderón de la Barca (1600–1681) was a Spanish playwright, poet and military personnel.
Pietro MetastasioAuthor · BooksPietro Metastasio (1698–1782) was a poet, librettist and playwright.
Salomon FranckAuthor · BooksSalomon Franck (1659–1725) was a Germany poet, writer and librettist.
Vincenzo GrimaniAuthor · BooksVincenzo Grimani was a diplomat, writer, catholic priest and librettist (1655–1710). He was born at Mantua and died at Naples.

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