Ancient Greece:
* Aeschylus: "Father of Tragedy," "Grandfather of Tragedy," "Poet of War," "Master of the Chorus" (known for his epic, often violent, tragedies and his use of the chorus)
* Sophocles: "Poet of Destiny," "Master of Dialogue," "Perfectionist of Tragedy" (renowned for his tragic heroes and his nuanced, complex characters)
* Euripides: "The Rebellious One," "The Innovator," "The Psychologist of Tragedy" (known for challenging traditional Greek beliefs, exploring psychological motivations, and often portraying women in complex, sympathetic ways)
Roman Era:
* Seneca: "The Stoic Philosopher," "The Master of Revenge Tragedy," "The Architect of Bloodshed" (known for his tragedies filled with violence, revenge, and themes of stoicism)
* Plautus: "Master of Farce," "The King of Roman Comedy," "The Bard of Laughter" (known for his comic plays filled with slapstick humor, witty dialogue, and stock characters)
* Terence: "The Refiner of Roman Comedy," "The Poet of Manners," "The Moralist" (known for his sophisticated comedies that explored social issues and human nature)
Renaissance & Later:
* William Shakespeare: "The Bard," "The English National Poet," "The Master of Language," "The Universal Genius" (renowned for his vast body of work, including comedies, tragedies, histories, and sonnets; known for his poetic language and deep understanding of human nature)
* Christopher Marlowe: "The Titan of Elizabethan Drama," "The Master of the Blank Verse," "The Romantic Hero" (known for his tragic heroes and dramatic verse; his most famous play is "Doctor Faustus")
* Ben Jonson: "The Poet Laureate of England," "The Master of Comedy," "The Critic's Critic" (known for his witty and satirical comedies, often featuring complex characters and social commentary)
* Molière: "The Master of French Comedy," "The Genius of Satire," "The Creator of Comic Characters" (known for his satirical comedies that exposed the foibles of society and his memorable characters)
* Lope de Vega: "The Phoenix of the Spanish Theatre," "The Master of the Golden Age," "The Poet of the People" (known for his prolific output and his comedies and tragedies that celebrated Spanish culture)
* Pedro Calderón de la Barca: "The Last Great Figure of the Golden Age," "The Master of the Divine Comedy," "The Philosopher of the Stage" (known for his philosophical plays and his exploration of religious and spiritual themes)
Modern & Contemporary:
* Henrik Ibsen: "The Father of Modern Drama," "The Master of Realism," "The Social Critic" (known for his plays that explored social issues and challenged societal norms)
* Anton Chekhov: "The Master of Psychological Realism," "The Poet of the Unfulfilled," "The Playwright of Subtext" (known for his plays that focus on the inner lives of characters and the subtle nuances of human relationships)
* August Strindberg: "The Master of Naturalism," "The Poet of the Soul," "The Pioneer of Psychological Drama" (known for his plays that explored the dark side of human nature and psychological themes)
* Eugene O'Neill: "The American Shakespeare," "The Master of Tragedy," "The Poet of the Lost Soul" (known for his complex and often tragic plays that explored themes of alienation, guilt, and the search for meaning)
* Tennessee Williams: "The Poet of the South," "The Master of the Southern Gothic," "The Playwright of the Lost and Lonely" (known for his poetic and often tragic plays that explored themes of sexuality, loss, and the fragility of human relationships)
Note: This list is not exhaustive, and different playwrights can be described with various terms depending on the context and perspective. These are just some of the most common and significant descriptive terms associated with these historical figures.