Vladimir Mayakovsky
Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) was a Russian poet and playwright who is known for his innovative use of language and his…
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William Byrd
William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) was an English composer, musician, and poet who was one of the most important figures of…
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William Morris
William Morris (1834-1896) was an English textile designer, poet, and socialist activist. He is known for his work in the…
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Xavier Villaurrutia
Xavier Villaurrutia (1903-1950) was a Mexican poet, playwright, and screenwriter who was associated with the literary movement known as the…
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Abram Ryan
Abram Joseph Ryan (1838-1886) was an American poet, a Catholic priest, and a chaplain in the Confederate Army during the…
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Aleksis Kivi
Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872) was a Finnish author who is considered one of the pioneers of Finnish literature. His most famous…
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Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic who was known for his collections of fairy tales…
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Arthur Clough
Arthur Hugh Clough (1819-1861) was an English poet and critic who was associated with the Oxford Movement. Some of his…
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Bernard O'Dowd
Bernard O'Dowd (1866-1953) was an Australian poet and social activist, known for his works that explored themes of social justice…
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Charles Churchill
Charles Churchill (1731-1764) was an English poet and satirist known for his sharp wit and biting critiques of society and…
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Charlotte Smith
Charlotte Smith (1749-1806) was an English Romantic poet and novelist. She is best known for her poetry, which often explored…
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Daniel Lucas
Daniel Bedinger Lucas (1836-1909) was an American poet, lawyer, and soldier who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War.…
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