Alexander Bestuzhev
Alexander Bestuzhev (1797-1837) was a Russian poet and writer who was part of the Romantic movement in Russian literature. His…
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Andrew Marvell (1621-1678) was an English poet and politician who is best known for his metaphysical poetry. Some of his…
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Arthur James Marshall Smith (1879-1949) was an English poet and critic. He was associated with the Georgian poets, a group…
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Bert Leston Taylor (1866-1921) was an American poet and journalist, known for his humorous and satirical verse. Some of his…
View PostsCharles Cotton
Charles Cotton (1630-1687) was an English poet and writer best known for his collaborations with the celebrated poet and author…
View PostsChe Vien
Che Lan Vien (1922-2007) was a Vietnamese poet, best known for her feminist poetry. She was a member of the…
View PostsDaniel Emmett
Daniel Decatur Emmett (1815-1904) was an American songwriter and performer who is best known for writing the song "Dixie," which…
View PostsE.E Cummings
E.E. Cummings (1894-1962) was an American poet, playwright, and painter known for his unique use of language and experimental approach…
View PostsEdwin Arnold
Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English poet and journalist known for his translations of Indian literature, including the famous epic…
View PostsErnest Thayer
Ernest Lawrence Thayer (1863-1940) was an American poet and author best known for his baseball-themed poem "Casey at the Bat."…
View PostsFrancis Harte
Francis Bret Harte (1836-1902) was an American writer and poet known for his depictions of life in the American West.…
View PostsGabriela Mistral
Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) was a Chilean poet and diplomat. She was the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel…
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