Idris Davies
Idris Davies (1905-1953) was a Welsh poet who wrote about the struggles of working-class life in the South Wales Valleys.…
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James Macpherson (1736-1796) was a Scottish poet and translator. He is best known for his "Ossian" poems, which he claimed…
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Jeanne Robert Foster (1879-1970) was a Canadian poet and writer who is best known for her poetry celebrating the landscape…
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John Edgell Rickword (1898-1982) was an English poet and critic who is best known for his poetry, which often dealt…
View PostsJohn O'Brien
John O'Brien (1878-1952) was an Australian writer and journalist who is best known for his humorous stories and sketches set…
View PostsJoseph Campbell
Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was an American mythologist and writer. He is best known for his work on comparative mythology and…
View PostsKenneth Fearing
Kenneth Fearing (1902-1961) was an American poet, novelist, and screenwriter. His work often dealt with themes of urban life and…
View PostsLesya Ukrainka
Lesya Ukrainka (1871-1913) was a Ukrainian poet, playwright, and political activist. Her work often explored themes of national identity, freedom,…
View PostsMarcus Clarke
Marcus Clarke (1846-1881) was an Australian writer and journalist known for his works that addressed themes of colonialism, identity, and…
View PostsMasaoka Shiki
Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902) was a Japanese poet and literary critic known for his role in the development of haiku as…
View PostsNadia Tueni
Nadia Tueni (1935-1983) was a Lebanese poet and journalist. She was known for her politically charged poetry that explored themes…
View PostsOsip Mandelstam
Osip Mandelstam (1891-1938) was a Russian poet known for his powerful imagery and language. His works often critiqued the Soviet…
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