Louis Jenkins
Louis Jenkins (1942-2019) was an American poet and prose writer known for his humorous and philosophical work. He often used…
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Mark Akenside
Mark Akenside (1721-1770) was an English poet and physician known for his works that celebrated the beauty of nature and…
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Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist known for her powerful and inspirational works. Her…
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Nicholas Udall
Nicholas Udall (1504-1556) was an English playwright, poet, and educator. He was the first headmaster of Eton College and is…
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Paul Hayne
Paul Hamilton Hayne (1830-1886): An American poet associated with the Southern Literary Renaissance. His work often explores themes of nature,…
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Rachel Bluwstein
Rachel Bluwstein (1890-1931): A Ukrainian-born Hebrew-language poet, also known by her pen name "Rachel the Poetess." Her poetry is noted…
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Richard Savage
Richard Savage (1697-1743) was an English poet and playwright. He is best known for his poem "The Wanderer," which reflects…
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Robert Johnson
Robert Underwood Johnson (1853-1937): An American writer, poet, and diplomat known for his works that explore themes such as nature,…
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Sant Tukaram
Sant Tukaram (c. 1608-1650) was a Marathi poet and saint who is known for his devotional poetry and his role…
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Sir Wotton
Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639) was an English diplomat, writer, and poet who is known for his wry wit and political…
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Stesichorus Stesichorus
Stesichorus (7th century BC) was an ancient Greek poet. He is best known for his lyric poetry, which often dealt…
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Thomas Dekker
Thomas Dekker (c. 1572-1632) was an English playwright and pamphleteer. He was a prolific writer and is known for his…
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