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 (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 (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 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 (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 (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 (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 (1940-1996) was a Russian-American poet and essayist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987 for…
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Keith Douglas
Keith Douglas (1920-1944) was a British poet and soldier. He served in World War II and was killed in action…
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Leslie Allen
Leslie Holdsworth Allen (1879-1964) was an Australian poet and critic known for his work on Australian literature and culture. His…
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Marcus Lucanus
Marcus Annaeus Lucanus (39-65 AD) was a Roman poet known for his epic poem "Pharsalia," which tells the story of…
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Marya Zaturenska
Marya Zaturenska (1902-1982) was an American poet and novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1938. Her work…
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