Frederic Manning
Frederic Manning (1882-1935) was an Australian poet and novelist. He served in World War I and his experiences in the…
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George Canning
George Canning (1770-1827) was an English statesman and poet. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a…
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Gerard Hopkins
Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) was an English poet and Jesuit priest who is known for his innovative use of language…
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Harriet Spofford
Harriet Prescott Spofford (1835-1921) was an American poet and author whose works often focused on themes of nature and love.…
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Henry Leigh
Henry Sambrooke Leigh (1784-1824) was an English poet, known for his works The Battle of Copenhagen, and The National Ode.…
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Ivan Vazov
Ivan Vazov (1850-1921) was a Bulgarian poet, novelist, and playwright whose works often focus on themes of patriotism and national…
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James Randall
James Ryder Randall (1839-1908) was an American journalist and poet. He is best known for writing "Maryland, My Maryland," which…
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Joel Barlow
Joel Barlow (1754-1812) was an American poet, diplomat, and political activist who is best known for his epic poem "The…
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John Saxe
John Godfrey Saxe (1816-1887) was an American poet and humorist who is best known for his humorous and satirical works,…
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John Wilbye
John Wilbye (1574-1638) was an English madrigal composer. He wrote a number of madrigals, including 'Adieu, sweet Amarillis', 'Draw on,…
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Juliusz Slowacki
Juliusz Slowacki (1809-1849) was a Polish Romantic poet and playwright. He is particularly known for his lyrical poems, which often…
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Laura Riding
Laura Riding (1901-1991) was an American poet and literary critic known for her modernist verse and her contributions to the…
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