Italian poet and librettist Pietro Metastasio died #OTD in 1782.
His librettos were characterized by their lyrical quality, emotional depth, and dramatic structure, which made them well-suited for musical adaptation. Some of his most famous works include "La clemenza di Tito," which was later set to music by Mozart, "Didone abbandonata," and "Artaserse."
Books by Pietro Metastasio at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/4069