Margaret Deland
Margaret Deland (1857-1945) was an American novelist and poet known for her works that explored themes of family, love, and…
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Mathilde Blind (1841-1896) was a German-born English poet and critic associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Her work often dealt with…
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Nancy Cato (1917-2000) was an Australian writer and poet. She is best known for her novel "All the Rivers Run,"…
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Ovid (43 BC – AD 17/18) was a Roman poet known for his works Metamorphoses and Fasti, which featured myths…
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Pierre de Ronsard (1524-1585): A French Renaissance poet known for his love poetry and his role in the development of…
View PostsRichard Crashaw
Richard Crashaw (1613-1649) was an English poet and Anglican cleric, known for his religious poetry and his association with the…
View PostsRobert Hayden
Robert Hayden (1913-1980): An American poet and essayist known for his works that explore themes such as history, race, and…
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Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was an English writer, folklorist, and hagiographer who is known for his works that explore the folklore…
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Simonides (556-468 BC) was an ancient Greek poet and lyricist who is known for his odes and elegies. He was…
View PostsStanley Holloway
Stanley Holloway (1890-1982) was an English actor and comedian who also wrote and performed monologues and songs. He was best…
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Thomas Aird (1802-1876) was a Scottish poet and editor, known for his spiritual and philosophical poetry, including "The Devil's Dream…
View PostsThomas Pringle
Thomas Pringle (1789-1834) was a Scottish poet and journalist who was a key figure in the movement to abolish slavery…
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