Eugenio Montale

Eugenio Montale

Eugenio Montale (1896-1981) was an Italian poet and writer known for his dense, complex works and his engagement with political…

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Francis Bourdillon

Francis Bourdillon

Francis William Bourdillon (1852-1921) was an English poet and translator known for his gentle, lyrical style. He wrote several collections…

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Genevieve Taggard

Genevieve Taggard

Genevieve Taggard (1894-1948) was an American poet and journalist known for her socially conscious and feminist works. She wrote several…

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George Peele

George Peele

George Peele (1556-1596) was an English poet and playwright. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and was one of…

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Hal Gye

Hal Gye

Hal Gye (1896-1933) was an Australian poet, playwright, and novelist whose works often focus on themes of love, loss, and…

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Henry Constable

Henry Constable

Henry Constable (1562-1613) was an English poet. His works often focus on courtly love and were heavily influenced by Petrarchan…

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Humbert Wolfe

Humbert Wolfe

Humbert Wolfe (1885-1940) was an English poet and civil servant. He is known for his elegant and polished poetry, which…

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James Pierpont

James Pierpont

James Lord Pierpont (1822-1893) was an American songwriter and poet. He is best known for writing the Christmas song "Jingle…

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Jean Toomer

Jean Toomer

Jean Toomer (1894-1967) was an American writer and poet who is best known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance.…

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John Drinkwater

John Drinkwater

John Drinkwater (1882-1937) was an English poet and playwright who is best known for his verse dramas, including "Abraham Lincoln"…

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John Newton

John Newton

John Newton (1725-1807) was an English clergyman and hymn writer who is best known for writing the lyrics to the…

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Joseph Brodsky

Joseph Brodsky

Joseph Brodsky (1940-1996) was a Russian-American poet and essayist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987 for…

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