Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University: Biography of Anne Bradstreet by Ann Woodlief
Contains a very good biography of Anne Bradstreet. The site contains one picture of a painting as well.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Langston Hughes: Hughes's Life and Career
Lengthy, detailed biography of Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, from the Oxford Companion to African American Literature.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Anne Spencer
In-depth site on Anne Spencer including an extensive biography of this famous Harlem Renaissance poet. Detailed information on her works, education, and contemporaries. Numerous photographs. Some of her poems are also included.
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Poets.org: Stevie Smith
The biography is brief but covers the poet's life and themes. What makes the site valuable is its links to other Smith sites, including one RealAudio site that features the reading of her poem "Not Waving but Drowning."
New York Times
New York Times: Week of 5 26 14: Lyrical Witness of Jim Crow South, Dies at 86
[Free Registration/Login Required] African American poet Maya Angelou passed away this week. Learn about her difficult early life and rise to fame as a critically acclaimed author.
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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.
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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...
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Poets.org: Luis J. Rodriguez
Brief biography of the author is offered here. Includes links to other useful Rodriguez sites, as well as a portrait.
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Poets.org: Jane Kenyon
Includes a brief biography of Jane Kenyon, including life, education, and career as a poet. Also mentions her marriage to poet laureate Donald Hall and provides a selected bibliography of her poetry.
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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.
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Poets.org: Lorna Dee Cervantes
Brief biography & photo of the poet & co-editor of Red Dirt, a cross-cultural poetry journal, Lorna Dee Cervantes. It also provides a link to her poem "Freeway 280."
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Poets.org: Rita Dove
This site houses a brief biography of the 20th-century poet Rita Dove, a native of Akron, Ohio.
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Poets.org: Charles Simic
A concise biography of Charles Simic that lists his works and achievements. Includes a photograph.
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Poets.org: Mark Strand
This brief biography of poet laureate Mark Strand is accompanied by a photograph.
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Poets.org: "Jabberwocky," by Lewis Carroll
This site provides the text for Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky." Also available here is a good biography of the author. Click on 'Lewis Carroll' to find the biography.
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Poets.org: Miguel Hernandez
A brief biography on Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez that discusses both his personal life and literary career.
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Poets.org: "The Concrete River" by Luis J. Rodriguez
This is the text of the poem "The Concrete River" by Luis J. Rodriguez. A brief biography of Rodriguez is also provided.
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Poets.org: Countee Cullen
This site has a biography on the poet Countee Cullen (1903-1946 CE). Includes a photograph and a selected bibliography.
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Poets.org: Andrew Marvell
A biography of 17th century British poet, Andrew Marvell, with the texts of three of his works. Included is his most famous poem, "To His Coy Mistress."
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Poets.org: Pat Mora
Read a short biography of poet Pat Mora. Includes a black and white photo and links to other related sites on the web.
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Poets.org: Federico Garcia Lorca
A biography of the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca. His personal and literary career are talked about, along with his brutal death. Also contains a bibliography of his work and a photograph.
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Poets.org: Emily Dickinson
Here is a brief biography of Emily Dickinson, as well as a link to the full texts of several poems and the dates they were written including: "Fame is a Fickle Food," "I Heard a Fly Buzz," and "The Soul Unto Itself."
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Poets.org: Lewis Carroll
This site provides a very nice biography of the author of the "Alice" stories, Lewis Carroll. Also contains a selected bibliography of many of his works.
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Poets.org: Wallace Stevens
Resource offers a short biography of Stevens, a selected bibliography of his works, e-texts of eight poems, information about Stevens' role in Modernism, and links to related sites.