William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, one of the greatest writers in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the Bard of Avon. His surviving works, including some...
Ezra Pound is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern poetry. He is often called the founder of imagism, the most important literary movements of the early 20th century. Pound’s life spans nearly all of the 20th century,...
Introduction
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...
Introduction
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...
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...
Introduction
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...
Introduction
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...
A short Biography
Edgar Allan Poe, a prolific American poet and writer, was born on the 19th of January in 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts. He produced various acclaimed world including love poems. Surprisingly, his parents were professional actors, but they...
