University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Etheridge Knight (1931 1991)
Modern American Poetry offers both biographical information about Black Arts poet, Etheridge Knight, and excepts of analyses of his poems.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Pinsky
Brief bio of poet laureate Robert Pinsky, an interview with the poet, and the texts of two of his poems, "Shirt," and "The Refinery." Also, links to several other sites about Pinsky.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Stanley Kunitz
A brief biography of Stanley Kunitz, who was known not only for his poetry, but for his unfailing support of young poets. This site includes the texts of several of his poems, as well as transcripts of several interviews and critical...
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.
Academy of American Poets
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."
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Claude Mc Kay's Life
A concise and in-depth biography of the American poet known as Claude McKay (1890-1948 CE). McKay was one of the key members of The Harlem Renaissance Movement.
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.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: James Wright
Contains a wealth of information on the Ohio poet James Wright, including a biographical sketch, essays about many of his works, pictures, and copies of his poems. Provided by the English Department of University of Illinois at...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Dorothy Parker
An extremely rich site, this offering from Modern American Poetry covers all aspects of Dorothy Parker's (1893-1967 CE) work. Included are critical commentaries, biographical information, a Parker Gallery and other resources.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Phillis Wheatley, Poet
A brief look at the fascinating life of African American poet, Phillis Wheatley. Provides two portraits, and a sample page from Wheatley's collection of poems.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Tracy K. Smith
A short biography of Tracy K. Smith, the 2017 U.S. Poet Laureate. Includes links to her poems and a video of Tracy K. Smith reading some of her poems. [5:30]
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Poets, Making of African American Identity: V. 1
The writings of four African Americans poets from the late-eighteenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries that examine slavery, abolition, and emancipation. These authors include Phillis Wheatley, George Moses Horton, James Whitfield, and...
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: Alabama Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Alabama includes information on the poet laureate for the state. Other sections include featured poets (Sonia Sanchez and Minnie Bruce Pratt) and poems...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Arkansas Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Arkansas includes information on the poet laureate for the state, Peggy Vining. Other sections include featured poets and poems specifically about...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Colorado Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Colorado includes information on the poet laureate for the state, Mary Crow. Other sections include featured poets and poems specifically about Colorado.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Connecticut Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Connecticut includes information on the poet laureate for the state, John Hollander. Other sections include featured poets and poems specifically about...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Delaware Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Delaware includes information on the poet laureate for the state, Fleda Brown. Other sections include featured poets (Cyrus Cassells) and poems...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Florida Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Florida includes information on the poet laureate for the state, Edmund Skellings. Other sections include featured poets (Donald Justice and Nathaniel...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Maryland Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Maryland includes information on the poet laureate, Michael S. Glaser. Other sections include featured poets (Edgar Allan Poe and Lucille Clifton) and...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Montana Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Montana includes information on the poet laureate, Sandra Alcosser. Other sections include featured poets (Richard Hugo and John Haines) and poems...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: New Hampshire Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for New Hampshire includes information on the poet laureate, Patricia Fargnoli. Other sections include featured poets (Donald Hall and Charles Simic) and...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Nevada Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Nevada includes information on the featured poet, Donald Revell, and poems specifically about Nevada.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Oklahoma Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Oklahoma includes information on the poet laureate, Carl Sennhenn. Other sections include featured poets (John Berryman and Ai) and poems specifically...
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