Stephen Foster
Stephen Foster (1826-1864) was an American songwriter known for his contributions to the development of American popular music. His most…
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Thomas Bracken
Thomas Bracken (1843-1898) was a New Zealand poet, journalist, and politician, known for his patriotic poems, including "God Defend New…
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Thomas Tickell
Thomas Tickell (1685-1740) was an English poet and literary critic who is best known for his work "The Seasons," which…
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Virgil Virgil
Virgil (70-19 BCE) was a Roman poet and writer who is best known for his epic poem, the Aeneid. He…
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William 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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William Bowles
William Lisle Bowles (1762-1850) was an English poet and critic. He is known for his sonnets and his role in…
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Winifred Letts
Winifred Mary Letts (1882-1972) was an Irish poet and novelist. She is best known for her poetry inspired by World…
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Alan Seeger
Alan Seeger (1888-1916) was an American poet who is known for his works that focus on nature and the beauty…
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Algernon Swinburne
Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909) was a British poet, playwright, and critic, known for his innovative use of rhythm and meter…
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Anne Sexton
Anne Sexton (1928-1974) was an American poet and playwright. She was a leading figure of the Confessional poetry movement and…
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Arthur Guiterman
Arthur Guiterman (1871-1943) was an American humorist and poet. He was known for his light, humorous verse and witty puns.…
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Benjamin Tompson
Benjamin Tompson (1642-1714) was an American poet who is known for his elegies and occasional verse. Some of his notable…
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