Francis Doyle
Francis Hastings Doyle (1810-1888) was an English poet and clergyman known for his devotional and pastoral works. He wrote several…
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Gaius Petronius
Gaius Petronius (d. 66 CE) was a Roman writer and courtier. He is best known for his novel "Satyricon," a…
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George Melville
George J Whyte Melville (1821-1878) was a Scottish novelist and poet known for his works on horse racing and other…
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Grace Channing
Grace Ellery Channing (1823-1891) was an American poet and writer. She was a prominent figure in the American Transcendentalist movement,…
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Henri Coulette
Henri Coulette (1837-1890) was a French poet and literary critic. He was a prominent figure in the Parnassian school of…
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Horatio Jr
Horatio Alger Jr. (1832-1899) was an American writer known for his popular books for children and young adults. He wrote…
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James Flecker
James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915) was a British poet and playwright, known for his exotic and romantic themes. He was a…
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Jean Baïf
Jean Antoine de Baïf (1532-1589) was a French poet and writer who is best known for his contributions to the…
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John Bunyan
John Bunyan (1628-1688) was an English writer and preacher who is best known for his allegorical novel "The Pilgrim's Progress."…
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John Brereton
John Le Gay Brereton (1871-1933) was an Australian poet and academic who was associated with the Sydney literary scene. Brereton's…
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Jónas Hallgrímsson
Jónas Hallgrímsson (1807-1845) was an Icelandic poet, writer, and naturalist who is best known for his contributions to the Icelandic…
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Karl Shapiro
Karl Shapiro (1913-2000) was an American poet and writer. He was appointed Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library…
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