Claude McKay
Claude McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican poet, novelist, and social activist who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance.…
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David Ignatow
David Ignatow (1914-1997) was an American poet known for his spare and introspective style. His most famous works include the…
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Edmund Stedman
Edmund Clarence Stedman (1833-1908) was an American poet and critic known for his works on American literature and his contributions…
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Elizabeth Jennings
Elizabeth Jennings (1926-2001) was an English poet known for her lyrical and deeply personal writing style. Her collections of poetry…
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Eva Dobell
Eva Dobell (1919-1993) was a British poet and writer known for her clear, understated style and her ability to evoke…
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François Garneau
François-Xavier Garneau (1809-1866) was a French Canadian poet and historian. He is best known for his history of Canada, "Histoire…
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Geoffrey Grigson
Geoffrey Grigson (1905-1985) was an English poet and literary critic known for his sharp and often controversial opinions. He wrote…
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George Sims
George Robert Sims (1847-1922) was an English journalist, poet, and playwright. He was a prolific writer and is best known…
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Hans Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet, and playwright whose works often focus on themes of love, loss,…
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Henry Lyte
Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) was an English poet and hymn writer whose works often focus on the beauty of nature…
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Ingeborg Bachmann
Ingeborg Bachmann (1926-1973) was an Austrian poet, novelist, and playwright whose works often focus on themes of identity, alienation, and…
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James Mangan
James Mangan (1803-1849) was an Irish poet and writer. He is known for his patriotic and nationalistic poems, including "Dark…
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