James Bell
James Madison Bell (1861-1933) was an American poet and journalist. He was the editor of the New York Evening World…
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Jessie Mackay
Jessie Mackay (1864-1938) was a New Zealand poet and writer who is best known for her poetry celebrating the natural…
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John Cooke
John Esten Cooke (1830-1886) was an American novelist and historian who is best known for his historical romances set in…
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John Oldham
John Oldham (1653-1683) was an English poet who was known for his satirical and humorous verse. His poetry often poked…
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Joseph Furphy
Joseph Furphy (1843-1912) was an Australian poet, novelist and inventor. He is best known for his novel 'Such is Life',…
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Kenneth Koch
Kenneth Koch (1925-2002) was an American poet, playwright, and professor. He was a member of the New York School of…
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Letitia Landon
Letitia Elizabeth Landon (1802-1838) was an English poet and novelist known for her romantic and sentimental verse. She was one…
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Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) was a Jamaican political leader and activist who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and advocated…
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Mather Byles
Mather Byles (1706-1788) was an American clergyman and poet known for his satirical and political works. He was also a…
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Nahum Tate
Nahum Tate (1652-1715) was an Irish poet, playwright, and literary critic. He is best known for his adaptation of Shakespeare's…
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Otomo Yakamochi
Otomo no Yakamochi (718–785) was a Japanese poet and politician known for his collection of poetry, the Manyoshu. His works…
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Phoebe Cary
Phoebe Cary (1824-1871): An American poet and author known for her sentimental and domestic verse. She was part of a…
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