My novel includes many historical vingettes and personages. In preperation, I did my research on several people who I thought would fit what I needed (Kit Marlowe, William Shakespeare, Lordy Byron, etc). However, now that I'm writing, I've discovered that I don't really want to use these people and I'm in a bit of a research chrunch. I could use a direction to go for round two. I'm looking for men, alive and operating during the Elizabeathan era and after who were involved in the arts. I'm particularly looking for authors and musicians with a certain je ne sais qua. A little bit of mystery, tradgedy, a sprinkling of controversy in their lives... any or all of the above. The less well known the better, but not really a requirement. Thanks for any names you can toss my way, guys, it means a lot!