Daniel Emmett
Daniel Decatur Emmett (1815-1904) was an American songwriter and performer who is best known for writing the song "Dixie," which…
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E.E. Cummings (1894-1962) was an American poet, playwright, and painter known for his unique use of language and experimental approach…
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Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English poet and journalist known for his translations of Indian literature, including the famous epic…
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Ernest Lawrence Thayer (1863-1940) was an American poet and author best known for his baseball-themed poem "Casey at the Bat."…
View PostsFrancis Harte
Francis Bret Harte (1836-1902) was an American writer and poet known for his depictions of life in the American West.…
View PostsGabriela Mistral
Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) was a Chilean poet and diplomat. She was the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel…
View PostsGeorge Herbert
George Herbert (1593-1633) was an English poet and Anglican priest known for his religious works, including the collection "The Temple."…
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Gordon Bottomley (1874-1948) was an English poet and playwright. He was associated with the "Georgian" school of poetry, and his…
View PostsHelene Johnson
Helene M Johnson (1906-1995) was an African-American poet who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance. She wrote several volumes…
View PostsHomer Homer
Homer (8th century BC) was an ancient Greek poet and author of the epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."…
View PostsJames Campbell
James Edwin Campbell (1867-1896) was an American poet, journalist, and editor, known for his works on the American West. His…
View PostsJaroslav Seifert
Jaroslav Seifert (1901-1986) was a Czech poet and writer who is best known for his contributions to the Czech avant-garde…
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