Lajos Egri
Born in 1888
Lajos N. Egri was a Hungarian-born American dramatist and creative writing instructor.
Born in 1888 and passing away in 1967, Egri is best known for his influential book "The Art of Dramatic Writing." This work, widely regarded as a seminal text on playwriting, has since been adapted for various forms of creative writing, including novels, short stories, and screenplays.
Egri's teachings emphasize the importance of character development, motivation, and conflict in storytelling.
His ideas have had a lasting impact on the field of dramatic writing, influencing generations of writers across multiple mediums.
