Nettie Palmer
Nettie Palmer (1885-1964) was an Australian poet, essayist, and critic. She was a key figure in the Australian literary scene…
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Paruyr Sevag (1924-1971): An Armenian poet known for his contributions to Armenian literature and his exploration of Armenian identity and…
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Pindar (c. 518-438 BC): An Ancient Greek poet known for his odes, which celebrate the achievements of athletes and other…
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Richard Jago (1715-1781) was an English poet and cleric, best known for his pastoral poem "Edge-Hill". His works were influenced…
View PostsRobert Sherbrooke
Robert Lowe Sherbrooke (1911-1994): A Canadian poet and writer known for his works that explore themes such as nature, spirituality,…
View PostsSamuel Ferguson
Samuel Ferguson (1810-1886) was an Irish poet and antiquarian who is known for his works that celebrate Irish history and…
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Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, and writer who is known for his contributions to the development…
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Stephen Foster (1826-1864) was an American songwriter known for his contributions to the development of American popular music. His most…
View PostsThomas Bracken
Thomas Bracken (1843-1898) was a New Zealand poet, journalist, and politician, known for his patriotic poems, including "God Defend New…
View PostsThomas Tickell
Thomas Tickell (1685-1740) was an English poet and literary critic who is best known for his work "The Seasons," which…
View PostsVirgil Virgil
Virgil (70-19 BCE) was a Roman poet and writer who is best known for his epic poem, the Aeneid. He…
View PostsWilliam Bradford
William Bradford (1590-1657) was an English Puritan who was one of the leaders of the Pilgrim movement. He is best…
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