The French dramatist Molière (7 letters) was a 17th century playwright who wrote comedies and is considered one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. Jean Racine (6 letters) was a 17th century tragedian who wrote plays that focused on the moral dilemmas of his characters. Jean Anouilh (7 letters) was a 20th century playwright who wrote plays that explored the moral and psychological complexities of his characters. Etienne (7 letters) was a 19th century playwright who wrote plays that explored the social issues of his time. Pierre CORNEILLE (9 letters) was a 17th century playwright who wrote tragedies and is considered one of the three great French dramatists of the 17th century.