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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Tevfik Fikret

Tevfik Fikret

Tevfik Fikret (1867-1915) was a Turkish poet and intellectual, known for his patriotic and romantic poetry, including his famous poem…

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Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter who was a prominent figure in Irish literature and politics.…

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Valery Bryusov

Valery Bryusov

Valery Bryusov (1873-1924) was a Russian poet, novelist, and critic. He was a leader of the Symbolist movement in Russian…

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Wilfred Owen

Wilfred Owen

Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) was an English poet and soldier who is considered one of the most important voices of the…

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William Lytle

William Lytle

William Haines Lytle (1826-1863) was an American poet, soldier and politician from Ohio. He was a prominent figure in the…

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William McGonagall

William McGonagall

William Topaz McGonagall (1825-1902) was a Scottish poet, known for his notoriously bad poetry that often contained unintentionally humorous lines…

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