Nizar Qabbani

Nizar Qabbani

Nizar Qabbani (1923-1998) was a Syrian poet and diplomat. He is considered one of the most important poets in the…

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Pavlo Tychyna

Pavlo Tychyna

Pavlo Tychyna (1891-1967): A Ukrainian poet known for his contributions to Ukrainian literature and his support of Ukrainian independence. His…

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Ralph Emerson

Ralph Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882): An American essayist, poet, and philosopher who was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement of…

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Rida Young

Rida Young

Rida Johnson Young (1869-1926) was an American playwright, songwriter, and poet. She is best known for writing the lyrics to…

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Robinson Jeffers

Robinson Jeffers

Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962): An American poet and writer known for his works that explore themes such as nature, spirituality, and…

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Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams

Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848) was an English poet and hymn writer who is best known for her hymn "Nearer, My…

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Sir Suckling

Sir Suckling

Sir John Suckling (1609-1642) was an English poet and courtier who is known for his witty and satirical verse. His…

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Sully Prudhomme

Sully Prudhomme

Sully Prudhomme (1839-1907) was a French poet and essayist. He was the first winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature,…

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Thomas Hulme

Thomas Hulme

Thomas Ernest Hulme (1883-1917) was an English poet and literary critic. He was a key figure in the development of…

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Toson Shimazaki

Toson Shimazaki

Toson Shimazaki (1872-1943) was a Japanese novelist and poet who is known for his works that explore themes of love,…

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Wali Wali

Wali Wali

Wali Muhammad Wali (1667-1707) was a poet and writer from Afghanistan who is considered one of the greatest poets in…

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William Davenant

William Davenant

William Davenant (1606-1668) was an English poet, playwright, and theater manager who was best known for his plays, which were…

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