Famous Poets

Yokoi Yayū (1719–1789) was one of the most distinguished and influential figures in the landscape of 18th-century Japanese literature. A …

Constantine P. Cavafy, one of the most revered poets of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on modern Greek …

The 17th century was a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, a century marked by the devastating Thirty …

Ike Gyokuran , a distinguished poet of the 17th century, holds an important place in Japanese literary history. Known for …

Aristotelis Valaoritis stands as one of the most significant poets of 19th-century Greek literature, contributing to the rich tradition of …

Martin Opitz, one of the most influential poets of the early 17th century, played a pivotal role in shaping German …

Alexandros Soutsos was a key figure in 19th-century Greek literature, whose works encapsulated the spirit of the era, bridging the …

Claudia Rankine stands as one of the most influential poets of the 21st century, a figure whose work is deeply …

W. H. Auden, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century, played a crucial role in shaping modern …

Gaspard Abeille, a poet and writer from the 17th century, stands as a distinctive, though often overlooked, figure in the …

Yosa Buson (1716–1784) stands as one of Japan’s most renowned and influential poets of the 18th century, particularly celebrated for …

Vincent Voiture is a notable but often overlooked figure in the history of 17th-century French literature. A poet and man …

Giovanni Vincenzo Imperiale is one of the more enigmatic figures of 17th-century Italian poetry. While not as widely recognized as …

Federigo Nomi is a lesser-known but fascinating figure in the landscape of 17th-century Italian poetry. A poet whose work bridged …

Enomoto Seifu, a name not widely known outside the circles of classical Japanese poets, remains a significant figure in the …

Pace Pasini is not among the first names that come to mind when discussing 17th-century Italian poets, yet his contributions …

Mizuta Masahide, a prominent figure in Japanese literature during the 17th century, is celebrated for his distinctive poetic voice and …

Vincenzo da Filicaja, born in 1642 in the Republic of Florence and passing away in 1707, is considered one of …

Ermes di Colloredo (1622–1692) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Friulian literature and Baroque Italian poetry. Born …

Théophile de Viau (1590–1626) was a French poet, dramatist, and critic, who is considered one of the most innovative and …