Konstantin Balmont

Konstantin Balmont

Konstantin Balmont (1867–1942) was a Russian poet and translator. His poetry is known for its lush, symbolist imagery and mystical…

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Lord Byron

Lord Byron

Lord Byron (1788-1824) was an English poet and leading figure of the Romantic movement. He was known for his passionate…

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Marianne Moore

Marianne Moore

Marianne Moore (1887-1972) was an American poet and critic known for her works that celebrated the beauty of nature and…

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Max Ehrmann

Max Ehrmann

Max Ehrmann (1872-1945) was an American writer and poet known for his prose poem "Desiderata," which has become popular as…

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Nguyen Trai

Nguyen Trai

Nguyen Trai (1380-1442) was a Vietnamese poet, scholar, and statesman. He was a prominent figure in the Vietnamese resistance against…

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Patrick Kavanagh

Patrick Kavanagh

Patrick Kavanagh (1904-1967): An Irish poet and novelist known for his works that explore the rural life of Ireland and…

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Primo Levi

Primo Levi

Primo Levi (1919-1987): An Italian Jewish writer, chemist, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his memoir "If This…

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Robert Blair

Robert Blair

Robert Blair (1699-1746) was a Scottish poet known for his work "The Grave," a long poem that explored themes of…

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Rolf Boldrewood

Rolf Boldrewood

Rolf Boldrewood (1826-1915): An Australian writer and novelist known for his works that explore the Australian landscape, wildlife, and history.…

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Sarah Cleghorn

Sarah Cleghorn

Sarah Norcliffe Cleghorn (1876-1959) was an American poet and journalist who is known for her socially conscious works. Her poetry…

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Sir Fanshawe

Sir Fanshawe

Sir Richard Fanshawe (1608-1666) was an English poet, translator, and diplomat. He is best known for his translations of Spanish…

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Sydney Jephcott

Sydney Jephcott

Sydney Wheeler Jephcott (1867-1932) was an English poet and author. He was best known for his patriotic poetry, which celebrated…

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