Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: Walt Whitman
Learn brief information from the National Postal Museum on Walt Whitman, famous American poet, who was featured on the five cent postage stamp.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: John Greenleaf Whittier
Learn brief information from the National Postal Museum on John Greenleaf Whittier, famous American poet, who was featured on the two cent postage stamp.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Stephen Vincent Benet
Poet, novelist, writer of short stories and a Pulitzer Prize winner. This site provides a brief account of Benet's (1898-1943 CE) life, a few excerpts from his poetry, and a list of selected works with publication dates comprise this...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Robert Frost
Robert Frost is featured in this brief biography which identifies Frost as a popular modernist poet who drew on the rugged life and values in rural New England. Click on "Robert Frost Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
Utah State University
A Mini Unit of Gwendolyn Brooks
Nice lesson plan for grades 5-6 that explores poetry and personal expression through the work of Gwendolyn Brooks. Has lots of activities but could easily be modified for time. Has nearly everything you need to do the activity!
Other
"Wolf and Hound" by Adam Lindsay Gordon
The poem "Wolf and Hound" by Adam Lindsay Gordon, one of Australia's greatest poets. Links to other famous Australian poets are also provided.
Curated OER
T. S. Eliot
Who was Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965 CE)? Use this site to learn more about this famous poet through a brief biographical sketch. You will also have an opportunity to read some of his poetry when you click on featured titles.
Curated OER
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth (1770-1850 CE) was a famous poet. To learn more about his life and work check out this site. This resource features a biographical sketch along with links to specific titles.
Other
Fu Jen University: Metaphysical Poetry
This article by Dr. Marguerite Connor focuses on metaphysical poetry and the metaphysical poets. It includes a definition, the characteristics, a discussion of metaphycial poets and poetry, Neo-Platonism, platonic love, and T.S. Eliot's...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Have you ever studied Lord Tennyson's work? This site features information on the life and work of this famous Victorian writer.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Rossetti Archive: Digital Scholarship With Wombattitude
A comprehensive archive of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's writings and paintings. This hypermedia archive contains detailed information on the life and works of this famous man.
Other
Rumi by Shahram Shiva
This site is dedicated to Rumi and his poetry. The site also discussses Shahram Shiva, a performance poet, famous for his translations and performances of Rumi.
Other
The Keats Shelley House: Percy Bysshe Shelley
This site provides a biography of English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. It contains quotes from some of his most famous works.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir John Suckling
This literary website contains fifteen poems of Sir John Suckling. Also on this site famous quotes, and many essays written by students and scholars about the Cavalier Poets, among others.
Other
"The Sliprails and the Spur" by Henry Lawson
The poem, "The Sliprails and the Spur" by Henry Lawson, considered to be one of Australia's finest poets.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Peter Weir
Peter Weir helped to define the rebirth of Australian cinema and amazed the world with fabulous movies like "Dead Poets Society." This is a tribute to his many achievements.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace
Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, she was raised to be a mathematician and scientist and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Augusta Ada King
Augusta Ada King, countess of Lovelace (1815-1852), the Lady Lovelace, was, in addition to being the daughter of the poet Lord Byron, an accomplished mathematician and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Michelangelo
Ibiblio WebMuseum offers a detailed biography of Michelangelo and links to some of his famous paintings including The Sistine Chapel.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: On the Morning of Christ's Nativity
This site from Dartmouth College provides the text to one of John Miton's first and most famous poems, On the Morning of Christ's Nativity. This is a good site to check out for the full text article and for further information.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Rudyard Kipling
This site features the author Rudyard Kipling including a biography, the full text of three novels and a short story collection for young readers, and 20 short stories. His most famous work is The Jungle Book.
University of Michigan
American Verse Project: Song of Hiawatha, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The American Verse Project provides this full text version of Longfellow's famous poem, "Song of Hiawatha.
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