Li Po

Li Po

Li Po (701-762 CE) was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty known for his lyrical and often romantic verse.…

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Margaret Sackville

Margaret Sackville

Margaret Sackville (1881-1963) was a British poet known for her works that celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes…

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Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior (1664-1721) was an English poet and diplomat known for his satirical and political works. He was also a…

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Nazim Hikmet

Nazim Hikmet

Nazim Hikmet (1902-1963) was a Turkish poet and playwright. He is considered one of the most important figures in modern…

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Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda (1904-1973): A Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician known for his contributions to Latin American literature and his exploration…

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Piet Hein

Piet Hein

Piet Hein (1905-1996): A Danish scientist, mathematician, inventor, and poet. He is best known for his "grooks," or short philosophical…

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Richard Stoddard

Richard Stoddard

Richard Henry Stoddard (1825-1903) was an American poet and critic, best known for his lyric poetry and his work as…

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Robert Stevenson

Robert Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894): A Scottish writer, poet, and essayist known for his works that explore themes such as adventure,…

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Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler (1613-1680) was an English poet and satirist who is best known for his epic poem "Hudibras," which satirizes…

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Sir Sedley

Sir Sedley

Sir Charles Sedley (1639-1701) was an English poet, playwright, and politician who is known for his bawdy and satirical works.…

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Stephane Mallarme

Stephane Mallarme

Stéphane Mallarmé (1842-1898) was a French poet and critic. He is considered one of the most important figures in the…

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Thomas Aldrich

Thomas Aldrich

Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836-1907) was an American poet, novelist, and editor, known for his nostalgic and romantic poems, including "The…

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