Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish writer, playwright, and poet known for his wit, humor, and literary works such as…
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Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784): An African-American poet who was enslaved in Boston before gaining her freedom. She is best known…
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Richard Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) was an Irish playwright and poet. He is best known for his plays such as "The…
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Robert Frost
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet and writer known for his works that explore themes such as nature, rural…
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Rupert Brooke
Rupert Brooke (1887-1915): An English poet known for his patriotic sonnets written during World War I. His work often explores…
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Shlomo Gabirol
Shlomo ibn Gabirol (1021-1058) was a Spanish-Jewish poet and philosopher who is known for his religious poetry and philosophical treatises.…
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Srecko Kosovel
Srecko Kosovel (1904-1926) was a Slovenian poet who is considered one of the most important figures in Slovenian poetry. His…
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Theodore O'Hara
Theodore O'Hara (1820-1867) was an American poet, journalist, and soldier, known for his poem "The Bivouac of the Dead," which…
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Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born writer, political activist, and revolutionary who played a key role in the American Revolution…
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Vasko Popa
Vasko Popa (1922-1991) was a Serbian poet associated with the Yugoslav Surrealist movement. Popa's poetry often dealt with themes of…
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Wilhelm Busch
Wilhelm Busch (1832-1908) was a German poet and illustrator who is best known for his comic and satirical works. His…
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William Ogilvie
William Henry Ogilvie (1869-1963) was a Scottish-Australian poet and author who is known for his poetry about the Australian Outback.…
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