Daniel Emmett

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

E.E Cummings

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

Edwin Arnold

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 Thayer

Ernest Thayer

Ernest Lawrence Thayer (1863-1940) was an American poet and author best known for his baseball-themed poem "Casey at the Bat."…

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Francis Harte

Francis Harte

Francis Bret Harte (1836-1902) was an American writer and poet known for his depictions of life in the American West.…

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Gabriela Mistral

Gabriela Mistral

Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) was a Chilean poet and diplomat. She was the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel…

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George Herbert

George 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

Gordon Bottomley

Gordon Bottomley (1874-1948) was an English poet and playwright. He was associated with the "Georgian" school of poetry, and his…

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Helene Johnson

Helene Johnson

Helene M Johnson (1906-1995) was an African-American poet who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance. She wrote several volumes…

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Homer Homer

Homer Homer

Homer (8th century BC) was an ancient Greek poet and author of the epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."…

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James Campbell

James Campbell

James Edwin Campbell (1867-1896) was an American poet, journalist, and editor, known for his works on the American West. His…

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Jaroslav Seifert

Jaroslav 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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