Lizette Reese

Lizette Reese

Lizette Woodworth Reese (1856-1935) was an American poet known for her quiet and introspective verse. Her work often explored the…

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Louisa Lawson

Louisa Lawson

Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) was an Australian poet, suffragist, and feminist known for her poetry and journalism. She founded the Australian…

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Martin Luther

Martin Luther

Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a German monk and theologian who played a key role in the Protestant Reformation. He is…

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Mercy Warren

Mercy Warren

Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814) was an American poet and playwright known for her political writings during the American Revolution. She…

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Nizar Qabbani

Nizar Qabbani

Nizar Qabbani (1923-1998) was a Syrian poet and diplomat. He is considered one of the most important poets in the…

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Pavlo Tychyna

Pavlo Tychyna

Pavlo Tychyna (1891-1967): A Ukrainian poet known for his contributions to Ukrainian literature and his support of Ukrainian independence. His…

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Ralph Emerson

Ralph Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882): An American essayist, poet, and philosopher who was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement of…

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Rida Young

Rida Young

Rida Johnson Young (1869-1926) was an American playwright, songwriter, and poet. She is best known for writing the lyrics to…

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Robinson Jeffers

Robinson Jeffers

Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962): An American poet and writer known for his works that explore themes such as nature, spirituality, and…

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Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams

Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848) was an English poet and hymn writer who is best known for her hymn "Nearer, My…

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Sir Suckling

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

Sully Prudhomme

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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