Articles related to "Poet"
The Metaphysical Poets
Dubbed the "metaphysical poets" by Samuel Johnson, these writers searched for answers that still elude us today.
poet • metaphysical poets • john donne • andrew marvell • 17th century poets • metaphysical writing
Dubbed the "metaphysical poets" by Samuel Johnson, these writers searched for answers that still elude us today.
poet • metaphysical poets • john donne • andrew marvell • 17th century poets • metaphysical writing
(Part 2) Gibran and Rihani: Two of Lebanon's Best Thinkers
Focusing on Ameen Rihani, this is the second part of an article on two of the Arab Worlds best poets/writers and social/political thinkers,
poet • arab poets • writers • arab writers • poets • gibran
Focusing on Ameen Rihani, this is the second part of an article on two of the Arab Worlds best poets/writers and social/political thinkers,
poet • arab poets • writers • arab writers • poets • gibran
Ancient Writers
Champion whinger or sensitive, new-age guy? An introduction to Catullus, one of the first love poets of the Latin language.
poet • catullus • poet • latin • rome • love
Champion whinger or sensitive, new-age guy? An introduction to Catullus, one of the first love poets of the Latin language.
poet • catullus • poet • latin • rome • love
Baha'i Poets - Famous and Not So Famous -II
A look at some Baha'is who write songs and some not so well known Baha'i Poets.
poet • poets • jaine toth • baha'i • poets • baha'u'llah
A look at some Baha'is who write songs and some not so well known Baha'i Poets.
poet • poets • jaine toth • baha'i • poets • baha'u'llah
Poetry for Valentine's Day
Looking for a book for gift giving? Nikki Giovanni's poetry collection might be the answer.
poet • nikki giovanni • poetry • poet • poems • love poems
Looking for a book for gift giving? Nikki Giovanni's poetry collection might be the answer.
poet • nikki giovanni • poetry • poet • poems • love poems
Hildegard of Bingen -- a role model for all women
Hildegard of Bingen, a German mystic of the 12th century has been called an ideal model of liberated women.
poet • hildegard of bingen • mystic • poet • scientist • painter
Hildegard of Bingen, a German mystic of the 12th century has been called an ideal model of liberated women.
poet • hildegard of bingen • mystic • poet • scientist • painter
Maya Angelou: Sows Legends and Harvests History With Spirited Poetry
Readers may enjoy touching heart, mind and soul with this poetic voice of Maya Angelou's! Her poetry flourishes with the spirit filled with wisdom and fire. Merry Holidays!
poet • maya • angelou • poet • poems • poetry
Readers may enjoy touching heart, mind and soul with this poetic voice of Maya Angelou's! Her poetry flourishes with the spirit filled with wisdom and fire. Merry Holidays!
poet • maya • angelou • poet • poems • poetry
Robert Pinsky: Improviser of Poetic Images, Sounds and Desires
This is a brief look at poetry by Robert Pinsky. The poet improvises historical events, quotations, present sights and sounds, current events of everyday life into basic chords of poetry, which reaches into the depths of souls universally.
poet • pinsky • robert • poet • laureate • improviser
This is a brief look at poetry by Robert Pinsky. The poet improvises historical events, quotations, present sights and sounds, current events of everyday life into basic chords of poetry, which reaches into the depths of souls universally.
poet • pinsky • robert • poet • laureate • improviser
Thomas and Beulah by Rita Dove
Like snapshots in a photo album, Rita Dove’s award winning collection of poetry <b>"Thomas and Beulah"</b> provide glimpses...
poet • rita dove • african american women • african american poet • african american poetry • poet laureate
Like snapshots in a photo album, Rita Dove’s award winning collection of poetry <b>"Thomas and Beulah"</b> provide glimpses...
poet • rita dove • african american women • african american poet • african american poetry • poet laureate
Cohen's Passionless Catholics
As a young poet, Leonard Cohen was preoccupied with passion and mythic imagery. In "St. Catherine's Street" he examines how one diminishes the other.
poet • montreal poets • leonard cohen • let us compare mythologies • sensualism in leonard cohen • jewish montreal poets
As a young poet, Leonard Cohen was preoccupied with passion and mythic imagery. In "St. Catherine's Street" he examines how one diminishes the other.
poet • montreal poets • leonard cohen • let us compare mythologies • sensualism in leonard cohen • jewish montreal poets
Chilean Poet Gabriela Mistral
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
poet • gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
poet • gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
Four Modernist Poets
Two types of poets emerge in every era, traditionalists and faddists. The Modernist fad produced four major poets who straddled the line between tradition and Modernism.
poet • four modernist poets • yeats • pound • eliot • auden
Two types of poets emerge in every era, traditionalists and faddists. The Modernist fad produced four major poets who straddled the line between tradition and Modernism.
poet • four modernist poets • yeats • pound • eliot • auden
Harlem Renaissance Poets
Many memorable poets did their best writing during the decades of the 1920s and 1930s.
poet • langston hughes • countee cullen • arna bontemps • james weldon johnson • harlem renaissance
Many memorable poets did their best writing during the decades of the 1920s and 1930s.
poet • langston hughes • countee cullen • arna bontemps • james weldon johnson • harlem renaissance
Poets and Anthologies for Children
Poetry is an important genre to introduce to young children. It increases their intelligence, responds to their innate sense of rhythm and solidifies your bond with them.
poet • children's poetry • verse for kids • a.a.milne • edward lear • dennis lee
Poetry is an important genre to introduce to young children. It increases their intelligence, responds to their innate sense of rhythm and solidifies your bond with them.
poet • children's poetry • verse for kids • a.a.milne • edward lear • dennis lee
Teaching Canadian Poets
Teaching poetry to teenagers is often as successful as the poets you select. These three Canadian poets appeal to high school students with their language and content.
poet • teaching poetry to high school students • canadian poetry • canadian poets • poetry anthologies • canadian history and issues
Teaching poetry to teenagers is often as successful as the poets you select. These three Canadian poets appeal to high school students with their language and content.
poet • teaching poetry to high school students • canadian poetry • canadian poets • poetry anthologies • canadian history and issues
The Empire and the Poets
Rudyard Kipling wrote poems and stories in praise of the British Empire and ridiculing native Indians. Rabindranath Tagore detested the empire. Both won the Nobel Prize.
poet • kipling • rudyard kipling • tagore • imperialism • empire
Rudyard Kipling wrote poems and stories in praise of the British Empire and ridiculing native Indians. Rabindranath Tagore detested the empire. Both won the Nobel Prize.
poet • kipling • rudyard kipling • tagore • imperialism • empire
To Aspiring Poets
There should be a Hippocratic Oath for poets. If poets were held to anything near the standard of physicians, there would be far less doggerel in the world.
poet • hippocratic oath • father of medicine • physicians • orpheus • father of poetry and music
There should be a Hippocratic Oath for poets. If poets were held to anything near the standard of physicians, there would be far less doggerel in the world.
poet • hippocratic oath • father of medicine • physicians • orpheus • father of poetry and music
Why Poets Read Gertrude Stein
Soul-mate of Picasso, Cubist word-painter, American poet Gertrude Stein is hard to read. But you can learn a lot as a developing writer from making the effort.
poet • gertrude stein • modern american poetry • avant garde writing • sound poetry • cubism
Soul-mate of Picasso, Cubist word-painter, American poet Gertrude Stein is hard to read. But you can learn a lot as a developing writer from making the effort.
poet • gertrude stein • modern american poetry • avant garde writing • sound poetry • cubism
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa. When she was young, she was captured by slave traders and brought to Boston. She was purchased by John Wheatley, as a personal maid for his wife. Never could the Wheatley's have realized that Phillis, as they named her, would one day be the first African-American published poet in the U.S.
poet • phillis wheatley • black poet • african american • mary alward • mary m alward
Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa. When she was young, she was captured by slave traders and brought to Boston. She was purchased by John Wheatley, as a personal maid for his wife. Never could the Wheatley's have realized that Phillis, as they named her, would one day be the first African-American published poet in the U.S.
poet • phillis wheatley • black poet • african american • mary alward • mary m alward
"Dead Poets" in a New Light
Enjoy the written words from "Dead Poet's Society" in this week's Memorable Movie Quotes...
poet • robin williams • drama • dead poet's society
Enjoy the written words from "Dead Poet's Society" in this week's Memorable Movie Quotes...
poet • robin williams • drama • dead poet's society
"The Poor Poet”
Carl Spitzweg's painting is a premier example of genre painting from the Biedermeier.
poet • symbol • the poor poet • biedermeier • genre painting • carl spitzweg
Carl Spitzweg's painting is a premier example of genre painting from the Biedermeier.
poet • symbol • the poor poet • biedermeier • genre painting • carl spitzweg
A Flag to Inspire a Poet
Francis Scott Key is inspired to write the "Star Spangled Banner" during the attack on Fort McHenry.
poet • war of 1812 • francis scott key • star spangled banner • american history • fort mchenry
Francis Scott Key is inspired to write the "Star Spangled Banner" during the attack on Fort McHenry.
poet • war of 1812 • francis scott key • star spangled banner • american history • fort mchenry
Abe Lincoln as Poet
The Great Emancipator, renowned for his poetic writings in the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, did not restrict his scribbling to political tracts.
poet • abe lincoln as poet • abraham lincoln • great emancipator • gettysburg address • my childhood’s home i see again
The Great Emancipator, renowned for his poetic writings in the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, did not restrict his scribbling to political tracts.
poet • abe lincoln as poet • abraham lincoln • great emancipator • gettysburg address • my childhood’s home i see again
April Poet – Etheridge Knight
Born April 19, 1931, in Corinth, Mississippi, Knight joined the Army in 1947. He served in Korea, where he suffered shrapnel wounds. He was discharged in 1957.
poet • april poet • etheridge knight • transcending prison • poems from prison • haiku
Born April 19, 1931, in Corinth, Mississippi, Knight joined the Army in 1947. He served in Korea, where he suffered shrapnel wounds. He was discharged in 1957.
poet • april poet • etheridge knight • transcending prison • poems from prison • haiku
Baha'i Poets - Famous and Not So Famous - I
Poetry had an effect on me early in life and it still does after all these years. Allow me to share two of my favorite pomes and also introduce you to a couple of modern Baha'i poets.
poet • robert hayden • roger white • baha'i • poem • poetry
Poetry had an effect on me early in life and it still does after all these years. Allow me to share two of my favorite pomes and also introduce you to a couple of modern Baha'i poets.
poet • robert hayden • roger white • baha'i • poem • poetry
Baha'i Poets - Famous and Not So Famous - III
In this, the final installment of this three part series, I would like to introduce you to some of the "not-so-famous" poets. Please enjoy.
poet • poets • poems • bobby mitchell • jaine toth • baha'i
In this, the final installment of this three part series, I would like to introduce you to some of the "not-so-famous" poets. Please enjoy.
poet • poets • poems • bobby mitchell • jaine toth • baha'i
Celebrating African American Women Poets
Discussion of the significance of celebrating African American women poets during National Poetry Month and beyond.
poet • poetry • women's poetry • african american women's poetry • phillis wheatley • national poetry month.
Discussion of the significance of celebrating African American women poets during National Poetry Month and beyond.
poet • poetry • women's poetry • african american women's poetry • phillis wheatley • national poetry month.
Cruel Contests for Poets
Exposing the fraudulent poetry contests, so you don't fall for the scams!
poet • poetry • poem • contest • fraud • fake contests
Exposing the fraudulent poetry contests, so you don't fall for the scams!
poet • poetry • poem • contest • fraud • fake contests
December Poet – Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson was born December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her poem "'Twas just this time, last year, I died" looks beyond the death of the speaker.
poet • emily dickinson • ’twas just this time last year i died • amherst • slant rime • death
Emily Dickinson was born December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her poem "'Twas just this time, last year, I died" looks beyond the death of the speaker.
poet • emily dickinson • ’twas just this time last year i died • amherst • slant rime • death
Edmund Spenser: Elizabethan Poet
Short biography of the life and works of English poet Edmund Spenser, leading poet during the Elizabethan Era, and famous for "The Faerie Queene."
poet • edmund spenser • english poet • english writer • writer of elizabethan period • john keats
Short biography of the life and works of English poet Edmund Spenser, leading poet during the Elizabethan Era, and famous for "The Faerie Queene."
poet • edmund spenser • english poet • english writer • writer of elizabethan period • john keats
Familiar Poets Recognized in ByLine pages
The June issue of ByLine features some familiar names!
poet • award • contest • byline • chapbook • poetry
The June issue of ByLine features some familiar names!
poet • award • contest • byline • chapbook • poetry
Famous Poets: The Bronte Sisters
Short bios and works of the Bronte Sisters.
poet • bronte • charlotte • anne • emily • wuthering heights
Short bios and works of the Bronte Sisters.
poet • bronte • charlotte • anne • emily • wuthering heights
Farmer/Poet Frost
The speaker in Robert Frost's sonnet, "Putting in the Seed," dramatizes his deep love for the simple act of planting seeds in the earth's rich soil.
poet • farmer/poet • analysis of robert frost's ‘putting in the seed’ • elizabethan sonnet • rime scheme • ababcdcdefefgg
The speaker in Robert Frost's sonnet, "Putting in the Seed," dramatizes his deep love for the simple act of planting seeds in the earth's rich soil.
poet • farmer/poet • analysis of robert frost's ‘putting in the seed’ • elizabethan sonnet • rime scheme • ababcdcdefefgg
February Poet – W. H. Auden
W. H. Auden was born February 21, 1907, in York, England. One of his most noted poems is "Funeral Blues," which was featured in the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral.
poet • february poet • w. h. auden • funeral blues • four weddings and a funeral • stop all the clocks
W. H. Auden was born February 21, 1907, in York, England. One of his most noted poems is "Funeral Blues," which was featured in the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral.
poet • february poet • w. h. auden • funeral blues • four weddings and a funeral • stop all the clocks
Gift Ideas for Poets
A look at gift ideas for the writers in your life, as well as this editor's wish list.
poet • all about poetry • alsop review • christmas gifts • books • gazebo
A look at gift ideas for the writers in your life, as well as this editor's wish list.
poet • all about poetry • alsop review • christmas gifts • books • gazebo
Harlem Renaissance Poets
Because February is Black History Month, a useful way of celebrating that history is to have a look at the great poets and the poetry they created so prolifically during that time.
poet • harlem renaissance poets
Because February is Black History Month, a useful way of celebrating that history is to have a look at the great poets and the poetry they created so prolifically during that time.
poet • harlem renaissance poets
Harvest Roundup for Poets
Some opportunities for poets to harvest, and a note from your editor. Read about contests at Samsara, GreatUNpublished.com, IBPC, NYCpoetry.com, and more!
poet • poetry • harvest • thanksgiving • contest • award
Some opportunities for poets to harvest, and a note from your editor. Read about contests at Samsara, GreatUNpublished.com, IBPC, NYCpoetry.com, and more!
poet • poetry • harvest • thanksgiving • contest • award
Interview: Different Poets Tell of Inspirations and Rituals I
First part to an interview with different poets over tactics that may work for helping others write poetry.
poet • poetry • interview
First part to an interview with different poets over tactics that may work for helping others write poetry.
poet • poetry • interview
Interview: Different Poets Tell of Inspirations and Rituals II
A continuation of the interviews with poets over their rituals and inspirations.
poet • inspire • poetry • interview
A continuation of the interviews with poets over their rituals and inspirations.
poet • inspire • poetry • interview
January Poet-Paramahansa Yogananda
The great guru/poet Paramahansa Yogananda was born January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India. This article focuses on his poem, "On Coming to the New-Old Land-America."
poet • january poet-paramahansa yogananda • city of sparta • on coming to the new old land america • sleeping memories • pilgrim poem
The great guru/poet Paramahansa Yogananda was born January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India. This article focuses on his poem, "On Coming to the New-Old Land-America."
poet • january poet-paramahansa yogananda • city of sparta • on coming to the new old land america • sleeping memories • pilgrim poem
John Denver: Poet and Singer
The life and accomplishments of one of the world's most beloved folk singers.
poet • john denver • american singer • american recording artist • folk singer • gibson guitar
The life and accomplishments of one of the world's most beloved folk singers.
poet • john denver • american singer • american recording artist • folk singer • gibson guitar
March Poet – Lawrence Ferlinghetti
One might well argue that anyone who writes is "constantly risking absurdity." But Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem dramatizes how especially true it is of the poet.
poet • march poet • lawrence ferlinghetti • allen ginsberg • obscenity trial • beat movement
One might well argue that anyone who writes is "constantly risking absurdity." But Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem dramatizes how especially true it is of the poet.
poet • march poet • lawrence ferlinghetti • allen ginsberg • obscenity trial • beat movement
New British Poetry: 15 Some Visible Poets
Reviews of two new titles by Arc Publications in the Visible Poets series of translations. Mila Haugova's SCENT OF THE UNSEEN and Yannis Kondos's ABSURD ATHLETE are both new works from 2003 that ought not to be missed.
poet • poetry • poet • poets • verse • writer
Reviews of two new titles by Arc Publications in the Visible Poets series of translations. Mila Haugova's SCENT OF THE UNSEEN and Yannis Kondos's ABSURD ATHLETE are both new works from 2003 that ought not to be missed.
poet • poetry • poet • poets • verse • writer
New Criticism & the Romantic Poet
Considering the New Critical style of reading that we all learned in High School.
poet • poetry • criticism • cleanth • brooks • romantic
Considering the New Critical style of reading that we all learned in High School.
poet • poetry • criticism • cleanth • brooks • romantic
November Poet – Vachel Lindsay
Vachel Lindsay was born November 10, 1879, in Springfield, Illinois.
poet • november poet • vachel lindsay • abraham lincoln walks at midnight • in springfield illinois • mourning figure walks
Vachel Lindsay was born November 10, 1879, in Springfield, Illinois.
poet • november poet • vachel lindsay • abraham lincoln walks at midnight • in springfield illinois • mourning figure walks
October Poet
Sylvia Plath was born October 27, 1932, in Jamaica Plains, Massachusetts. Plath is Poetry's October poet. This article focuses on Plath's poem, "Lady Lazarus."
poet • plath • lady lazarus • through the distorting lens of a bell jar • neurosis • suicide
Sylvia Plath was born October 27, 1932, in Jamaica Plains, Massachusetts. Plath is Poetry's October poet. This article focuses on Plath's poem, "Lady Lazarus."
poet • plath • lady lazarus • through the distorting lens of a bell jar • neurosis • suicide
Ono no Komachi, Legendary Poet
Over a thousand years ago, a noblewoman became one of Japan's greatest poets and caused romantic scandals. She's commemorated in legend, theater, railroads and rice.
poet • japan • akita • ogachi • heian • noh
Over a thousand years ago, a noblewoman became one of Japan's greatest poets and caused romantic scandals. She's commemorated in legend, theater, railroads and rice.
poet • japan • akita • ogachi • heian • noh
Poet Isabella Valancy Crawford
A short look at the life and career of a woman who, in her short life, brought forth poems that deserve a place in Canada's literary heritage.
poet • poet isabella valancy crawford • irish female poets • canadian female poets • old spookses pass • the camp of souls
A short look at the life and career of a woman who, in her short life, brought forth poems that deserve a place in Canada's literary heritage.
poet • poet isabella valancy crawford • irish female poets • canadian female poets • old spookses pass • the camp of souls
Poet Laureate Loses Laureateship
Amiri Baraka lost his New Jersey poet laureateship when the Anti-Defamation League denounced Baraka's anti-Semitism in "Somebody Blew Up America."
poet • amiri baraka • somebody blew up america • poet laureate • new jersey • new york city
Amiri Baraka lost his New Jersey poet laureateship when the Anti-Defamation League denounced Baraka's anti-Semitism in "Somebody Blew Up America."
poet • amiri baraka • somebody blew up america • poet laureate • new jersey • new york city