Isaac Taylor

Isaac Taylor

Isaac Taylor (1787-1865) was an English hymnwriter, theologian, and poet whose works often focus on themes of faith, love, hope,…

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James Whitfield

James Whitfield

James Monroe Whitfield (1822-1871) was an African American poet and abolitionist. He is known for his book of poetry "America…

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Joachim Bellay

Joachim Bellay

Joachim du Bellay (1522-1560) was a French poet and member of the Pléiade, a group of 16th-century French poets who…

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John Brainard

John Brainard

John Gardiner Calkins Brainard (1796-1828) was an American poet and journalist who is best known for his lyric poetry, which…

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John Ruskin

John Ruskin

John Ruskin (1819-1900) was an English writer, art critic, and social thinker. He is perhaps best known for his writings…

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Joseph Drake

Joseph Drake

Joseph Rodman Drake (1795-1820) was an American poet. He was an early practitioner of the Romantic style of poetry, and…

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Ki Tsurayuki

Ki Tsurayuki

Ki no Tsurayuki (c. 872–945) was a Japanese poet and aristocrat. He is best known for his anthology of Japanese…

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Li Po

Li Po

Li Po (701-762 CE) was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty known for his lyrical and often romantic verse.…

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Margaret Sackville

Margaret Sackville

Margaret Sackville (1881-1963) was a British poet known for her works that celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes…

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Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior (1664-1721) was an English poet and diplomat known for his satirical and political works. He was also a…

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Nazim Hikmet

Nazim Hikmet

Nazim Hikmet (1902-1963) was a Turkish poet and playwright. He is considered one of the most important figures in modern…

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Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda (1904-1973): A Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician known for his contributions to Latin American literature and his exploration…

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