Louis Fréchette

Louis Fréchette

Louis Fréchette (1839-1908) was a Canadian poet, playwright, and politician. He was the first Canadian poet to win the prestigious…

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Marjorie Pickthall

Marjorie Pickthall

Marjorie Pickthall (1883-1922) was a Canadian poet and novelist known for her works that celebrated the beauty of nature and…

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May Swenson

May Swenson

May Swenson (1913-1989) was an American poet known for her experimentation with form and her interest in the natural world.…

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Nicholas Grimald

Nicholas Grimald

Nicholas Grimald (1519-1562) was an English poet and scholar. He is known for his translations of Latin poetry, as well…

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Paul Éluard

Paul Éluard

Paul Éluard (1895-1952): A French poet associated with the Surrealist movement in literature. His work often explores themes of love,…

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Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941): A Bengali poet, novelist, musician, and playwright who is widely regarded as one of the most important…

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Richard Rowe

Richard Rowe

Richard Rowe (c. 1615-1668) was an English poet and clergyman. He is best known for his collection of poems "The…

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Robert Tannahill

Robert Tannahill

Robert Tannahill (1774-1810): A Scottish poet and songwriter known for his works that explore themes such as love, nature, and…

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Sant Surdas

Sant Surdas

Sant Surdas (c. 1478-1581) was a medieval Indian poet and saint who is known for his devotional poetry and his…

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Sir Taylor

Sir Taylor

Sir Henry Taylor (1800-1886) was an English poet and playwright who is known for his historical dramas and lyrical poetry.…

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Sterling Brown

Sterling Brown

Sterling A. Brown (1901-1989) was an American poet, literary critic, and professor. He is known for his works that explore…

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Thomas Chatterton

Thomas Chatterton

Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770) was an English poet and forger. He is best known for his "Rowley Poems," a series of…

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