Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Richard Burton (1925-1984) was a Welsh poet and translator, best known for his translation of "The Arabian Nights". He was…

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Robert Greene

Robert Greene

Robert Greene (c. 1558-1592): An English playwright and writer known for his works that explore themes such as love, deceit,…

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Ruth Pitter

Ruth Pitter

Ruth Pitter (1897-1992): An English poet known for her works that explore themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.…

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Sidney Lanier

Sidney Lanier

Sidney Lanier (1842-1881) was an American poet, musician, and scholar who is known for his works that combine music and…

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Stephen Benét

Stephen Benét

Stephen Vincent Benét (1898-1943) was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. He is best known for his epic…

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Thomas Carew

Thomas Carew

Thomas Carew (1595-1640) was an English poet and courtier known for his elegant lyrics and poems on love and beauty.

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Thomas Higginson

Thomas Higginson

Thomas Wentworth Higginson (1823-1911) was an American writer, abolitionist, and suffragist who is known for his works that explore themes…

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Vladimir Nabokov

Vladimir Nabokov

Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) was a Russian-American novelist and literary critic who is known for his complex and experimental works. He…

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William Roscoe

William Roscoe

William Caldwell Roscoe (1823-1859) was an English poet and essayist who was associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. His most famous…

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William Hodgson

William Hodgson

William Noel Hodgson (1893-1916) was an English poet who fought and died in World War I. He is known for…

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Xenophanes Xenophanes

Xenophanes Xenophanes

Xenophanes (c. 570 - c. 475 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and poet who is best known for his critiques…

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Albert Samain

Albert Samain

Albert Samain (1858-1900) was a French poet who is known for his works that focus on the themes of love…

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