Thomas Campion

Thomas Campion

Thomas Campion (1567-1620) was an English composer, poet, and physician known for his songs, masques, and other musical works.

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Thomas Weelkes

Thomas Weelkes

Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623) was an English composer and musician who is known for his works that explore themes of love,…

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Vladimir Mayakovsky

Vladimir Mayakovsky

Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) was a Russian poet and playwright who is known for his innovative use of language and his…

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William Byrd

William Byrd

William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) was an English composer, musician, and poet who was one of the most important figures of…

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William Morris

William Morris

William Morris (1834-1896) was an English textile designer, poet, and socialist activist. He is known for his work in the…

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Xavier Villaurrutia

Xavier Villaurrutia

Xavier Villaurrutia (1903-1950) was a Mexican poet, playwright, and screenwriter who was associated with the literary movement known as the…

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Abram Ryan

Abram Ryan

Abram Joseph Ryan (1838-1886) was an American poet, a Catholic priest, and a chaplain in the Confederate Army during the…

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Aleksis Kivi

Aleksis Kivi

Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872) was a Finnish author who is considered one of the pioneers of Finnish literature. His most famous…

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Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic who was known for his collections of fairy tales…

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Arthur Clough

Arthur Clough

Arthur Hugh Clough (1819-1861) was an English poet and critic who was associated with the Oxford Movement. Some of his…

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Bernard O'Dowd

Bernard O'Dowd

Bernard O'Dowd (1866-1953) was an Australian poet and social activist, known for his works that explored themes of social justice…

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Charles Churchill

Charles Churchill

Charles Churchill (1731-1764) was an English poet and satirist known for his sharp wit and biting critiques of society and…

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