Martin Niemöller
Martin Niemöller (1892-1984) was a German theologian and pastor known for his opposition to the Nazi regime and his work…
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Michael Wigglesworth
Michael Wigglesworth (1631-1705) was an English-born Puritan minister and poet known for his work "The Day of Doom," a long…
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Octave Crémazie
Octave Crémazie (1827-1879): A French-Canadian poet and bookseller. He is considered one of the founding fathers of French-Canadian literature and…
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Pedro Salinas
Pedro Salinas (1891-1951): A Spanish poet and literary critic associated with the Generation of '27, a group of Spanish poets…
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Randall Jarrell
Randall Jarrell (1914-1965): An American poet, literary critic, and essayist. He was a prominent figure in the mid-twentieth-century literary scene,…
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Robert Aytoun
Robert Aytoun (1560–1638) was a Scottish poet and songwriter who wrote primarily in Scots. He is best known for his…
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Roland Robinson
Roland Robinson (1912-1992): An Australian poet and novelist known for his contributions to Australian literature and his exploration of themes…
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Sarah Hale
Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788-1879) was an American writer and editor who is known for her efforts to promote women's…
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Sir Sidney
Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) was an English poet, courtier, and soldier who is known for his influential work The Defence…
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Sydney Dobell
Sydney Thompson Dobell (1824-1874) was an English poet and critic. His poetry often dealt with philosophical and theological themes, and…
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Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. His novels, including "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Jude the Obscure,"…
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Tran Tong
Tran Thanh Tong (1240-1290) was a Vietnamese emperor and poet who is known for his works that explore themes of…
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