Adam Mickiewicz
Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855) was a Polish poet and playwright who is considered one of the greatest Romantic poets of Poland.…
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Alexander Rose
Alexander Macgregor Rose (1875-1922) was a Scottish poet who was part of the Scottish Literary Renaissance. His poetry is characterized…
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Anna Akhmatova
Anna Akhmatova (1889-1966) was a Russian poet who is widely considered to be one of the greatest female poets of…
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Augustus Toplady
Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778) was an Anglican clergyman and hymn writer. He is best known for his hymn "Rock of…
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Blanche Baughan
Blanche Edith Baughan (1870-1958) was a New Zealand poet and journalist, known for her nature-inspired poetry and mystical themes. Some…
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Charles Montague
Charles Edward Montague (1867-1928) was a British writer and journalist known for his satirical wit and keen insight into human…
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Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was an English poet and playwright. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and is known for…
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Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was an Italian poet and writer best known for his epic poem "The Divine Comedy." This work…
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Edgar Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and literary critic. He is best known for his Gothic horror…
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Eliza Acton
Eliza Acton (1799-1859) was an English poet and cookery writer known for her influential cookbook, "Modern Cookery for Private Families."…
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Etheridge Knight
Etheridge Knight (1931-1991) was an American poet and author known for his powerful and evocative works about the African American…
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Francis Quarles
Francis Quarles (1592-1644) was an English poet and author known for his religious and moral works. He wrote several collections…
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