John Byrom
John Byrom (1692-1763) was an English poet and inventor who is best known for his shorthand system, which became widely…
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John Lyly
John Lyly (1553-1606) was an English writer and playwright who is best known for his innovative prose style. Lyly's works,…
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Jones Very
Jones Very (1813-1880) was an American poet, essayist and Transcendentalist. He wrote a number of works, including 'The Divine Image',…
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Kate Sherwood
Kate Brownlee Sherwood (1841-1914) was an American poet and author from New York. Her most notable work is a book…
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Leigh Hunt
Leigh Hunt (1784-1859) was an English essayist, critic, and poet associated with the Romantic movement. He was a friend of…
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Ludovico Ariosto
Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533) was an Italian poet and playwright from the Renaissance era. His most famous work is the epic…
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Mary Robinson
Mary Darby Robinson (1758-1800) was an English actress, poet, and novelist known for her works that addressed social issues, particularly…
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Moina Michael
Moina Michael (1869-1944) was an American professor and humanitarian known for her work with veterans and for creating the symbol…
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Omar Khayyám
Omar Khayyám (1048-1131): A Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. He is best known for his quatrains or rubaiyat, which…
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Philip Holdsworth
Philip Joseph Holdsworth (1914-1991): An English poet known for his religious poetry and his exploration of the relationship between the…
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René Char
René Char (1907-1988) was a French poet who was associated with the surrealist and existentialist movements. He is known for…
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Robert Brunne
Robert de Brunne (fl. 1270-1330) was a Middle English poet known for his works that chronicled the history of England.…
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