Katherine Mansfield

Katherine Mansfield

Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a New Zealand writer and poet. She is considered one of the most important short story…

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Léonie Adams

Léonie Adams

Léonie Adams (1899-1988) was an American poet and critic known for her formal and traditional verse. She was the Poet…

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Ma Rainey

Ma Rainey

Ma Rainey (1886-1939) was an American blues singer and songwriter. She was known as the "Mother of the Blues" and…

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Mary Foott

Mary Foott

Mary Hannay Foott (1846-1918) was an Australian poet and short story writer known for her works that celebrated the beauty…

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Muriel Stuart

Muriel Stuart

Muriel Stuart (1885-1967) was a British poet and journalist known for her modernist verse and her contributions to the literary…

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Orlando Gibbons

Orlando Gibbons

Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) was an English composer and musician known for his sacred music, particularly his anthems and choral works.…

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Philippe Desportes

Philippe Desportes

Philippe Desportes (1546-1606): A French poet known for his love poetry and his role in the development of French Renaissance…

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Richard Aldington

Richard Aldington

Richard Aldington (1892-1962) was an English writer and poet who was a member of the Imagist movement. His poetry often…

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Robert Fergusson

Robert Fergusson

Robert Fergusson (1750-1774) was a Scottish poet known for his humorous and satirical works that often depicted life in 18th…

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Ruan Ji

Ruan Ji

Ruan Ji (210-263): A Chinese poet and musician known for his contributions to Chinese literature and his exploration of Taoist…

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Shaul Tchernichovsky

Shaul Tchernichovsky

Shaul Tchernichovsky (1875-1943) was a Russian-born Israeli poet who is known for his love poems and lyrical works. He was…

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Solon Solon

Solon Solon

Solon (c. 638 BC - c. 558 BC) was an Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and poet. He is known for his…

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