Sir Suckling
Sir John Suckling (1609-1642) was an English poet and courtier who is known for his witty and satirical verse. His…
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Sully Prudhomme (1839-1907) was a French poet and essayist. He was the first winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature,…
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Thomas Ernest Hulme (1883-1917) was an English poet and literary critic. He was a key figure in the development of…
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Toson Shimazaki (1872-1943) was a Japanese novelist and poet who is known for his works that explore themes of love,…
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Wali Muhammad Wali (1667-1707) was a poet and writer from Afghanistan who is considered one of the greatest poets in…
View PostsWilliam Davenant
William Davenant (1606-1668) was an English poet, playwright, and theater manager who was best known for his plays, which were…
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William Ross Wallace (1819-1881) was an American poet and lawyer. He is best known for his poem "The Hand That…
View PostsYuán Méi
Yuán Méi (1716-1798) was a Chinese poet, painter, and calligrapher who is considered one of the most important figures in…
View PostsAaron Southwick
Aaron Southwick (1753-1831) was an American poet and a member of the Shaker religious community. His poetry often reflected his…
View PostsAlec Hope
Alec Derwent Hope (1907-2000) was an Australian poet who was known for his use of irony and satire in his…
View PostsAmy Clampitt
Amy Clampitt (1920-1994) was an American poet who was known for her use of rich and detailed imagery in her…
View PostsArna Bontemps
Arna Wendell Bontemps (1902-1973) was an African American poet, novelist, and librarian. He was a major figure of the Harlem…
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