Mary Barber

Mary Barber

Mary Barber (c. 1685-1755) was an Irish poet and writer known for her works that celebrated the beauty of the…

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Mihai Eminescu

Mihai Eminescu

Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889) was a Romanian poet and journalist known for his contributions to the development of modern Romanian literature.…

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Oliver Goldsmith

Oliver Goldsmith

Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774): An Irish writer and poet. He is best known for his novel "The Vicar of Wakefield" and…

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Percy MacKaye

Percy MacKaye

Percy MacKaye (1875-1956): An American poet and playwright known for his historical and patriotic dramas. His work often explores themes…

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Raymond Queneau

Raymond Queneau

Raymond Queneau (1903-1976) was a French writer and poet who was associated with the surrealists and the Oulipo group of…

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Robert Schauffler

Robert Schauffler

Robert Haven Schauffler (1879-1964): An American poet and essayist known for his works that explore themes such as nature, travel,…

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Sa di

Sa di

Sa'di (c. 1213-1291) was a Persian poet and writer who is best known for his works "Bustan" and "Gulistan," which…

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Sim Hun

Sim Hun

Sim Hun (1901-1968) was a Korean poet and literary critic who is known for his modernist poetry and essays. He…

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St Gracious

St Gracious

St Nerses the Gracious (1102-1173) was an Armenian Catholicos, poet, and saint. He is known for his religious and devotional…

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Theognis Theognis

Theognis Theognis

Theognis (6th century BCE) was a Greek poet known for his elegiac poetry and his reflections on social and political…

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Thomas Percy

Thomas Percy

Thomas Percy (1729-1811) was an English bishop and scholar who is known for his work in collecting and preserving ancient…

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Vera Brittain

Vera Brittain

Vera Brittain (1893-1970) was a British writer, poet, and pacifist, best known for her memoir "Testament of Youth" which recounts…

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