Adelbert Chamisso

Adelbert Chamisso

Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838) was a German poet and botanist who is known for his works that focus on nature,…

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Alfred Austin

Alfred Austin

Alfred Austin (1835-1913) was a British poet who served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1896 until his…

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Anna Swirszczynska

Anna Swirszczynska

Anna Swirszczynska (1909-1984) was a Polish poet whose work was deeply influenced by her experiences during World War II. Her…

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Babette Deutsch

Babette Deutsch

Babette Deutsch (1895-1982) was an American poet, critic, and translator. She is known for her modernist poetry that often dealt…

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Boris Vian

Boris Vian

Boris Vian (1920-1959) was a French polymath who is best known for his contributions to literature and music in the…

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Charles Sorley

Charles Sorley

Charles Hamilton Sorley (1895-1915) was a Scottish poet and soldier who fought and died in World War I. His poetry…

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Cicely Smith

Cicely Smith

Cicely Fox Smith (1882-1954) was a British poet, novelist, and songwriter. She was also a sailor and her works often…

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David Campbell

David Campbell

David Campbell (1915-1979) was an Australian poet and writer known for his vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape and his…

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Edith Nesbit

Edith Nesbit

Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was an English author and poet. She is best known for her children's books, including "The Railway…

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Elizabeth Bishop

Elizabeth Bishop

Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) was an American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for her work.…

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Eugenio Montale

Eugenio Montale

Eugenio Montale (1896-1981) was an Italian poet and writer known for his dense, complex works and his engagement with political…

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Francis Bourdillon

Francis Bourdillon

Francis William Bourdillon (1852-1921) was an English poet and translator known for his gentle, lyrical style. He wrote several collections…

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