Pierre Ronsard
Pierre de Ronsard (1524-1585): A French Renaissance poet known for his love poetry and his role in the development of…
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Richard Crashaw
Richard Crashaw (1613-1649) was an English poet and Anglican cleric, known for his religious poetry and his association with the…
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Robert Hayden
Robert Hayden (1913-1980): An American poet and essayist known for his works that explore themes such as history, race, and…
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Sabine Gould
Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was an English writer, folklorist, and hagiographer who is known for his works that explore the folklore…
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Simonides Simonides
Simonides (556-468 BC) was an ancient Greek poet and lyricist who is known for his odes and elegies. He was…
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Stanley Holloway
Stanley Holloway (1890-1982) was an English actor and comedian who also wrote and performed monologues and songs. He was best…
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Thomas Aird
Thomas Aird (1802-1876) was a Scottish poet and editor, known for his spiritual and philosophical poetry, including "The Devil's Dream…
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Thomas Pringle
Thomas Pringle (1789-1834) was a Scottish poet and journalist who was a key figure in the movement to abolish slavery…
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Victor Daley
Victor James Daley (1858-1905) was an Australian poet and writer who is often associated with the Australian bush poetry tradition.…
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William Allingham
William Allingham (1824-1889) was an Irish poet and editor who was associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. He is known for…
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William Aquitaine
William IX, Duke of Aquitaine (1071-1127) was a French nobleman and poet. He is considered to be one of the…
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William Story
William Wetmore Story (1819-1895) was an American poet and sculptor, known for his works that often explored themes of death…
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