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Poets.org: W. D. Snodgrass
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of W. D. Snodgrass including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Snodgrass is also provided.
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Poets.org: James Merrill
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of James Merrill including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Merrill is also provided.
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Poets.org: Anne Waldman
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Anne Waldman including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Waldman is also provided.
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Poets.org: Elizabeth Bishop
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Elizabeth Bishop including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Bishop is also provided.
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This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
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Poets.org: "Catch a Little Rhyme" by Eve Merriam
Contains the poem "Catch a Little Rhyme" by Eve Merriam.
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Poets.org: Anne Bradstreet
Selected poems from the "Tenth Muse" as well as a brief biography and suggestions for further reading are offered here.
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Poets.org: Poetry in Translation
Wonderful multicultural/diversity poetry unit created by a Queens high school teacher. Students explore poetry from different cultures, including their own (in English and/or their native language).
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Poets.org: "Shiloh: A Requiem," by Herman Melville
This site contains the text for the poem "Shiloh: A Requiem" by Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE).
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Poets.org: A Backward Glance
Resource presents the full text to Walt Whitman's essay, "A Backward Glance." In addition to the full length essay, links are provided for related prose.
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Poets.org: John Haines
This note on the poet John Haines includes an example of one of his verses.
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Poets.org: A Brief Guide to the Fireside Poets
Concise explanation of the term "Fireside poets" (also called the "schoolroom" or "household" poets). It's mainly a discussion of the poetic movement, and it discusses many of the important figures including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,...
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Poets.org: Sandra Cisneros
This biography of author Sandra Cisneros lists her books and awards and includes related links.
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Poets.org: The Poet's Trade
Poets.org presents the text to Amy Lowell's essay, "The Poet's Trade." The essay is two paragraphs in length and links to related essays are also provided.
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Poets.org: A Brief Guide to the Beat Poets
Contains a brief explanation of the Beat poetry movement. Also includes a short excerpt from Allen Ginsberg's "Howl."
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Poets.org: Joy Harjo
Quick biography of poet Joy Harjo describing her works and achievements. Includes photograph.
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Poets.org: Mina Loy
A brief biographical overview of Mina Loy including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Loy is also provided.
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Poets.org: A Brief Guide to Metaphysical Poets
Concise explanation of the term "metaphysical poetry." It's mainly a discussion of the seventeenth century poetic movement, but it also includes some information about John Donne and other specific poets.
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Poets.org: Judith Viorst
A brief biographical overview of Judith Viorst including information about her life, poetry, and children's stories.
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Poets.org: Poets: Margaret Atwood
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Margaret Atwood including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Atwood is also provided.
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Poets.org: "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost
This is Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay." A short biography of Robert Frost is also included.
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Poets.org: Gaius Valerius Catullus
The life and work of Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus is discussed. Catullus is known for his erotic verse.
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Poets.org: Leslie Marmon Silko
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Leslie Marmon Silko including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Silko is also provided.
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Poets.org: N. Scott Momaday
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of N. Scott Momaday including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Momaday is also provided.