Hans Andersen

Hans Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet, and playwright whose works often focus on themes of love, loss,…

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Henry Lyte

Henry Lyte

Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) was an English poet and hymn writer whose works often focus on the beauty of nature…

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Ingeborg Bachmann

Ingeborg Bachmann

Ingeborg Bachmann (1926-1973) was an Austrian poet, novelist, and playwright whose works often focus on themes of identity, alienation, and…

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James Thomson

James Thomson

James Thomson: James Thomson (1700-1748) was a Scottish poet known for his nature poetry and the long poem "The Seasons."…

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Johannes Andersen

Johannes Andersen

Johannes Carl Andersen (1873-1962) was a Danish writer and collector of fairy tales who is best known for his translations…

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John Boner

John Boner

John Henry Boner (1845-1903) was an American poet and editor who is best known for his poetry, which often explored…

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John Taylor

John Taylor

John Taylor (1580-1653) was an English poet and waterman. He wrote a number of poems, including 'The Praise of Hemp…

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Judith Wright

Judith Wright

Judith Wright (1915-2000) was an Australian poet. She was known for her nature-inspired poetry, and was an advocate for the…

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Lady Wilde

Lady Wilde

Lady Jane Wilde (1821-1896) was an Irish poet and writer known for her nationalist and feminist views. She was the…

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Louis Jenkins

Louis Jenkins

Louis Jenkins (1942-2019) was an American poet and prose writer known for his humorous and philosophical work. He often used…

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Mark Akenside

Mark Akenside

Mark Akenside (1721-1770) was an English poet and physician known for his works that celebrated the beauty of nature and…

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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist known for her powerful and inspirational works. Her…

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