Philip Bailey

Philip Bailey

Philip James Bailey (1816-1902): An English poet known for his epic poem "Festus," which explores themes of spiritual struggle, redemption,…

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Rémy Belleau

Rémy Belleau

Rémy Belleau (1528-1577) was a French poet who was a member of the Pléiade group of poets. He is known…

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Robert Crawford

Robert Crawford

Robert Crawford (b. 1959) is a Scottish poet and academic known for his works that explore themes of nature, politics,…

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Rosanna Leprohon

Rosanna Leprohon

Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon (1829-1879): A Canadian poet and novelist known for her contributions to Canadian literature and her exploration of…

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Sebastian Brant

Sebastian Brant

Sebastian Brant (1457-1521) was a German humanist and satirist who is best known for his book "Das Narrenschiff" (The Ship…

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Sir Raleigh

Sir Raleigh

Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) was an English poet, writer, courtier, and explorer. He is known for his patriotic and romantic…

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Taliesin Taliesin

Taliesin Taliesin

Taliesin (6th century CE) was a Welsh poet and bard, known for his poems and songs that celebrated Welsh mythology…

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Thomas Peacock

Thomas Peacock

Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866) was an English novelist, poet, and satirist who is known for his works such as "Nightmare…

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Ugo Foscolo

Ugo Foscolo

Ugo Foscolo (1778-1827) was an Italian writer and poet who is known for his works dealing with themes of exile,…

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Walther Vogelweide

Walther Vogelweide

Walther von der Vogelweide (1170-1230) was a medieval German poet and minnesinger who is considered one of the most important…

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William Henley

William Henley

William Ernest Henley (1849-1903) was an English poet, critic and editor, best known for his poem "Invictus." Henley's poetry often…

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William Hawkins

William Hawkins

William Stewart Hawkins (1863-1929) was an Australian poet and journalist. He worked for several newspapers in Sydney and Melbourne, and…

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