John McGroarty

John McGroarty

John Steven McGroarty (1862-1944) was an American poet, journalist, and politician from California. He is best known for his epic…

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Juan Encina

Juan Encina

Juan del Encina (1468-1529) was a Spanish composer, dramatist and poet. He was one of the main figures of the…

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Konstantin Simonov

Konstantin Simonov

Konstantin Simonov (1915–1979) was a Soviet poet, journalist, and World War II correspondent. His poetry frequently explores the themes of…

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Louis Esson

Louis Esson

Louis Esson (1878-1943) was an Australian playwright and poet known for his pioneering work in Australian theatre. He often explored…

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Marie Under

Marie Under

Marie Under (1883-1980) was an Estonian poet known for her works that celebrated the beauty of nature and explored the…

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Maxwell Bodenheim

Maxwell Bodenheim

Maxwell Bodenheim (1892-1954) was an American poet and novelist associated with the "Lost Generation" of writers. His work explored themes…

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Nicholas Breton

Nicholas Breton

Nicholas Breton (1545-1626/7) was an English poet and novelist. He was a prolific writer and is known for his pastoral…

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Paul Celan

Paul Celan

Paul Celan (1920-1970): A Romanian-born poet known for his contributions to German-language literature and his exploration of the Holocaust and…

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Rabi'ah Basri

Rabi'ah Basri

Rabi'ah al-Basri (717-801 CE): A female Muslim saint and poet from Basra, Iraq. She is considered one of the most…

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Richard Rolle

Richard Rolle

Richard Rolle (c. 1300-1349) was an English hermit, mystic, and writer. He is best known for his devotional writing, including…

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Robert Southwell

Robert Southwell

Robert Southwell (c. 1561-1595): An English Jesuit priest and poet known for his works that explore themes such as faith,…

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Samuel Coleridge

Samuel Coleridge

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet and philosopher who is known for his works that explore themes of…

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