Frederick Peterson

Frederick Peterson

Frederick Peterson (1859-1938) was an American physician, writer, and poet known for his works on medical ethics and professionalism. His…

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George Darley

George Darley

George Darley (1795-1846) was an Irish poet and playwright. He is best known for his play "Thomas à Becket," which…

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Gilbert Chesterton

Gilbert Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, poet, and philosopher known for his wit, humor, and staunch Catholic faith.…

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Hayyim Bialik

Hayyim Bialik

Hayyim Nahman Bialik (1873–1934) was a prominent Hebrew poet, essayist, and translator. He is regarded as the greatest Jewish poet…

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Henry Longfellow

Henry Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator who was one of the most popular and widely read…

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Jacob Steendam

Jacob Steendam

Jacob Steendam (c. 1616–1672) was a Dutch poet who wrote in both Dutch and English. He is best known for…

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James Johnson

James Johnson

James Weldon Johnson: James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was an African American author, educator, and civil rights activist. He is best…

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John Symonds

John Symonds

John Addington Symonds (1840-1893) was an English writer and literary critic who is best known for his work on the…

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John Newman

John Newman

John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was an English theologian, poet, and cardinal in the Catholic Church. Newman was a leading figure…

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John Todhunter

John Todhunter

John Todhunter (1839-1916) was an English playwright and poet. He wrote a number of plays and poems, including 'The Witch's…

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Jules Supervielle

Jules Supervielle

Jules Supervielle (1884-1960) was a French Surrealist poet and novelist. He wrote a number of surreal poems, and is best…

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Lady Montagu

Lady Montagu

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762) was an English writer, poet, and early feminist known for her letters and essays. She…

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