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 (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 (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 (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 (1789-1834) was a Scottish poet and journalist who was a key figure in the movement to abolish slavery…
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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 (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 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 Wetmore Story (1819-1895) was an American poet and sculptor, known for his works that often explored themes of death…
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Afanasy Afanasyevich Fet (1820-1892) was a Russian poet who is known for his works that focus on nature, love, and…
View PostsAlfred Vigny
Alfred de Vigny (1797-1863) was a French poet and playwright who was part of the Romantic movement in French literature.…
View PostsAnne Wilson
Anne Glenny Wilson (1861-1948) was an English poet and writer. She was a prolific writer, and her works often explored…
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