Sara Coleridge

Sara Coleridge

Sara Coleridge (1802-1852) was an English writer and translator who is best known for her memoir of her father, Samuel…

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Sir Davies

Sir Davies

Sir John Davies (1569-1626) was an English poet, lawyer, and politician who is known for his complex and experimental verse.…

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Su Tung po

Su Tung po

Su Tung-po (1037-1101) was a Chinese poet, writer, and politician. He is considered one of the greatest poets of the…

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Thomas Spencer

Thomas Spencer

Thomas E. Spencer (1812-1855) was an American poet and writer. He is best known for his poem "The Last Leaf,"…

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Tomas Rivera

Tomas Rivera

Tomas Rivera (1935-1984) was a Mexican-American writer and educator who is known for his works that explore themes of identity,…

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W.S Gilbert

W.S Gilbert

W.S. Gilbert (1836-1911) was an English playwright, librettist, and poet who is best known for his collaborations with composer Arthur…

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William Cowper

William Cowper

William Cowper (1731-1800) was an English poet and hymnodist who is best known for his works that dealt with religious…

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William Roscoe

William Roscoe

William Roscoe (1753-1831) was an English historian, writer, and politician. He wrote several books on Italian history and culture, including…

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Yi Hwang

Yi Hwang

Yi Hwang (1501-1570) was a Korean Confucian philosopher and poet who is considered one of the most important figures in…

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Adam Gordon

Adam Gordon

Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-1870) was an Australian poet and horseman who is known for his works that focus on Australian…

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Alexander Vvedensky

Alexander Vvedensky

Alexander Ivanovich Vvedensky (1904-1941) was a Russian poet and playwright associated with the avant-garde movement known as OBERIU. His work…

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Ann Yearsley

Ann Yearsley

Ann Yearsley (1753-1806) was an English poet who was known for her working-class background and her poetic exploration of social…

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