Lydia Child

Lydia Child

Lydia Maria Francis Child (1802-1880) was an American poet, author, and activist. She is best known for her novel "Hobomok"…

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Mary Coleridge

Mary Coleridge

Mary Elizabeth Coleridge (1861-1907) was an English poet and novelist known for her works that explored themes of love, death,…

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Muna Lee

Muna Lee

Muna Lee (1895-1965) was an American poet and diplomat known for her work as a cultural ambassador to Latin America.…

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Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Oodgeroo Noonuccal (1920-1993) was an Australian poet and political activist, known for her works which focused on Aboriginal rights and…

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Philip Freneau

Philip Freneau

Philip Morin Freneau (1752-1832): An American poet known for his political and nature poetry. He was a significant figure in…

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Rex Ingamells

Rex Ingamells

Rex Ingamells (1913-1955) was an Australian poet who was one of the founders of the Jindyworobak movement, which sought to…

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Robert Howard

Robert Howard

Robert E. Howard (1906-1936) was an American author and poet known for his work in the fantasy and horror genres.…

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Royall Tyler

Royall Tyler

Royall Tyler (1757-1826): An American lawyer, jurist, and playwright best known for his 1787 play, "The Contrast," which was the…

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Shams Hafiz

Shams Hafiz

Shams al-Din Hafiz (1325-1389) was a Persian poet and mystic who is known for his ghazals, or love poems. His…

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Sir Watson

Sir Watson

Sir William Watson (1858-1935) was an English poet and critic who was associated with the "New Poetry" movement in the…

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Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was an English poet and children's writer, known for his powerful and imaginative poems, including "Hawk Roosting"…

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Thomas McGrath

Thomas McGrath

Thomas McGrath (1916-1990) was an American poet and political activist who was associated with the Beat Generation. He is known…

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