James Lowell

James Lowell

James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) was an American poet, essayist, and diplomat. He was a member of the Fireside Poets and…

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Joaquin Miller

Joaquin Miller

Joaquin Miller (1837-1913) was an American poet and writer who is best known for his works celebrating the American West.…

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John Neihardt

John Neihardt

John Gneisenau Neihardt (1881-1973) was an American poet and writer who is best known for his epic poem "A Cycle…

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John Sheffield

John Sheffield

John Sheffield (1648-1721) was an English poet and politician who served as the Poet Laureate to King William III and…

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Josh Malihabadi

Josh Malihabadi

Josh Malihabadi (1898-1982) was an Urdu and Hindi poet. He is considered one of the most influential poets of modern…

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Kobayashi Issa

Kobayashi Issa

Kobayashi Issa (1763–1828) was a Japanese poet known for his haiku. His poems often explore themes of nature, everyday life,…

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Lord Douglas

Lord Douglas

Lord Alfred Douglas (1870-1945) was a British poet and writer known for his association with Oscar Wilde. He was also…

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Maria Jasnorzewska

Maria Jasnorzewska

Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska (1891-1945) was a Polish poet known for her works that explored the complexities of human emotions and relationships.

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Max Eastman

Max Eastman

Max Eastman (1883-1969) was an American writer and poet known for his contributions to the socialist and feminist movements. He…

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Nezahualcoyotl Nezahualcoyotl

Nezahualcoyotl Nezahualcoyotl

Nezahualcoyotl (1402-1472) was a philosopher, poet, and ruler of the city-state of Texcoco in pre-Columbian Mexico. He is considered one…

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Patrick Brontë

Patrick Brontë

Patrick Branwell Brontë (1817-1848): An English painter and writer, and the only son of the Brontë family. While not as…

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Pontus Tyard

Pontus Tyard

Pontus de Tyard (1521-1605): A French poet and theologian. He is best known for his sonnets, which explore themes of…

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