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Rice Univ.: "How Can You Become a Poet?" Eve Merriam
American poet Eve Merriam wrote many poems about poetry. This site contains the poem, "How can You Become a Poet?" and a short biography of Merriam.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: May Swenson
Photo and biography of the poet May Swenson, including a selected bibliography of some of her work.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Donald Justice
This site from the Academy of American Poets offers a biography, a photograph and the poem ODE TO A DRESSMAKER'S DUMMY, by Donald Justice. This site also contain the audio of this poem read by Mr. Justice.
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De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet [Pdf]
"Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet" is a one page, biographical passage about Gwendolyn Brooks, an African-American poet from Chicago. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires students to provide evidence from the story; it includes...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet [Pdf]
"An African American Poet" is a one page, biographical passage about Gwendolyn Brooks, a famous African American poet. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires students to provide evidence from the story; it includes...
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America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Ezra Pound
Poet and mentor Ezra Pound is the focus of this brief biography highlighting his works and energy for new artistic movements of the early twentieth century. Click on "Ezra Pound Activities" for related materials.
Library of Congress
Loc: Web Guides: Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith: Online Resources
A collection of online resources compiled by the Library of Congress for information on Tracy K. Smith, the U.S. Poet Laureate for 2017. Includes links to biographical information, audio recordings, videos, articles, essays, and book...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Ralph Waldo Emerson
This features a brief biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson, an optimistic Transcendentalist author who's personal life was filled with tragedy. See "Ralph Waldo Emerson Activities" for related materials.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Phillip Levine (1928 2015)
Biography of contemporary American poet Phillip Levine, with personal and career history, as well as text of original poems, articles about the author, and several audio and video clips of his poetry.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Robert Lowell (1917 1977)
An informative site on American poet, Robert Lowell, complete with biography, list of works, bibliography, links to text of poems, audio podcasts, and articles on his life and works.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Eve Merriam
Do you know who Eve Merriam is? You will after reading this great biography of the American poet. Picture and references to poems are included.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Ralph Waldo Emerson
This Poets.org entry for the 19th century American poet, essayist, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) provides biographical information, a select bibliography, and contemporary photograph as well as links to related writers...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Phillis Wheatley
Brief biography of early American poet Wheatley, including helpful links and other additional titles about her.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Hilda Doolittle
Maintained by the Academy of American Poets, this resource offers a decent, brief biography of H. D. (Hilda Doolittle) (1886-1961 CE), along with links to several of her poems. Also includes related links.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Howard Nemerov
The Academy of American Poets entry about poet Howard Nemerov. This site houses a biography of the author as well as a selected list of some of his works.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Herman Melville
From the Academy of American Poets, this site contains a biography of Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE). Discusses the influence of his work as a seaman, as well as the Civil War on his writings. Includes a brief bibliography of works by...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Anne Sexton
This site from the Academy of American Poets offers a biography of Anne Sexton, American poet. Includes a picture of her and links to people who influenced her.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Theodore Roethke
Read a biography about Theodore Roethke that includes references to other modern American poets at this site. Also includes a photograph and a selected bibliography of his works.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Garrett Hongo
This site, provided by The Academy of American Poets, offers a brief biography and photo of Garrett Hongo.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: William Blake
This is a site from The Academy of American Poets about the poet William Blake (1757-1827 CE). While the primary purpose of the site is to provide a biography of the author, there are very good links on the page. By clicking on the links...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Countee Cullen
This site has a biography on the poet Countee Cullen (1903-1946 CE). Includes a photograph and a selected bibliography.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Hart Crane
A biography of the poet Hart Crane with a photo and selected bibliography is provided here.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Miguel Hernandez
A brief biography on Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez that discusses both his personal life and literary career.