Johann Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was a German writer, poet, and polymath who is considered one of the most important…
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John Wheelock
John Hall Wheelock (1886-1978) was an American poet who is best known for his lyric poetry, which often dealt with…
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John Manifold
John Streeter Manifold (1915-1985) was an Australian poet, mathematician, and musicologist. His poetry often explores Australian landscapes and nature, as…
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Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz (1283-1350) was a Spanish poet and archpriest. He is best known for his masterpiece 'The Book of Good…
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Lady Lamb
Lady Caroline Lamb (1785-1828) was an English novelist and poet known for her romantic affairs, particularly with Lord Byron. Her…
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Louis Fréchette
Louis Fréchette (1839-1908) was a Canadian poet, playwright, and politician. He was the first Canadian poet to win the prestigious…
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Marjorie Pickthall
Marjorie Pickthall (1883-1922) was a Canadian poet and novelist known for her works that celebrated the beauty of nature and…
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May Swenson
May Swenson (1913-1989) was an American poet known for her experimentation with form and her interest in the natural world.…
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Nicholas Grimald
Nicholas Grimald (1519-1562) was an English poet and scholar. He is known for his translations of Latin poetry, as well…
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Paul Éluard
Paul Éluard (1895-1952): A French poet associated with the Surrealist movement in literature. His work often explores themes of love,…
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Peter Huchel
Peter Huchel (1903-1981): A German poet associated with the literary movement known as Gruppe 47. His work often explores themes…
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Reginald Arkell
Reginald Arkell (1882-1959) was an English writer and journalist who was best known for his humorous poetry and for his…
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