Early Life and Education
Known as one of the most influential poets of his time, William Carlos Williams was born in Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1883. He had a difficult childhood; his father died when he was very young. After...
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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson is a symbolic short story that has been widely adored and discussed since its first inception in 1948. It is a classic of modern literature that has been praised and studied by generations of...
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Canada has a rich literary heritage, with many talented poets who have contributed significantly to the country's literary landscape. This article will look at some of the most famous Canadian poets and their works.
Early Canadian Poets
Canada's earliest known poet...
Early Life and Education
Nikki Giovanni is a renowned American poet, writer, and activist who has been a prominent figure in the Black Arts Movement. Born on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the youngest of three children...
Early Life and Works
Robert Frost was born in San Francisco, California, on March 26, 1874. As a child, he loved the stories his mother told him and would act them out with his sister. His family moved to Lawrence,...
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A prolific writer of poetry, short stories, and non-fiction in the first half of the 20th century, Dorothy Parker made her name as much as a witty social commentator as she did as an author. Her witty criticisms are...
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Claude McKay was born in Jamaica in 1889 to formerly enslaved people and worked most of his life as an activist, novelist, and poet. As one of the most prominent Black figures during the Harlem Renaissance, he used his...
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Langston Hughes was a famous poet and writer of the Harlem Renaissance. He was born into poverty in Joplin, Missouri, on February 1st, 1902, to James Nathaniel and Minnie Lou Grant Hughes. His father died when he was still...
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Agatha Christie was one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century. She wrote spectacular mystery novels that have been translated into more than 40 languages and even adapted into film and television on multiple occasions. Though she...
