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| American poet, born in Amherst, Mass. She is widely considered one of the greatest poets in American literature. Her unique, gemlike lyrics are distillations of profound feeling and original intellect that stand outside the mainstream of the 19th-century American literature. |
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| English dramatist and poet, born in Stratford-on-Avon. He is widely considered the greatest playwright who ever lived. He is most famous for his sonnets. |
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| A popular English Poet during the 1800's; England's poet laureate in 1850; Many of his poems dealt with nature; others with historical events. |
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| An eccentric American poet most noted for his playful usage of grammar and capitalization. |
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| A modern day American poet/author; he is known for his humorous, yet meaningful style. He wrote 'A light in the Attic' and 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'. |
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| Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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| American poet during the 1800's, a member of the Fireside Poets; wrote narrative poetry; most famous for 'Paul Revere's Ride" |
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| Considered the father of American poetry. During the 1800's wrote numerous free verse poems and most noted for 'Leaves of Grass'. |
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| Famous American poet during the early 1900's, winning the Pulitzer Prize. Wrote about nature; one of his most renowned poem was 'Road less Traveled by' |
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