In this lesson student groups will research selected African American poets using the Alabama Virtual Library. Each group will present its findings according to a chosen format.

A site that lists syllabi, biographies, and criticism of many American poets of the 20th century.

Maintained by the Academy of American Poets, this website offers a good biography of Sandburg, plus links to four of his poems, a bibliography, and links to other Sandburg-related sites. Nice resource.

Maintained by the Academy of American Poets, this very nice website offers a decent, brief biography of Cummings (1894-1962 CE), along with links to many of his poems. Also includes a selected bibliography and links to several other...

This site entitled, Modern Contemporary American Poetry, provides information and links to several American poets - one of whom is Charles Reznikoff. The information linked includes biographies and poems.

This site, part of the official site of the Academy of American Poets, provides an overview of Gary Soto's life and career.

From Poets.org, the site of the Academy of American Poets, provides information on Moore's life and career, a bibliography of her work, links to e-texts of five of her poems, and links to related sites.

This site from the Academy of American Poets offers a biography, a photograph and the poem ODE TO A DRESSMAKER'S DUMMY, by Donald Justice. This site also contain the audio of this poem read by Mr. Justice.

Contains an audio recording and text of the poem "Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio" by James Wright provided by the Academy of American Poets.

"Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet" is a one page, biographical passage about Gwendolyn Brooks, an African-American poet from Chicago. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires students to provide evidence from the story; it includes...

"An African American Poet" is a one page, biographical passage about Gwendolyn Brooks, a famous African American poet. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires students to provide evidence from the story; it includes...

This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...

Do you know who Eve Merriam is? You will after reading this great biography of the American poet. Picture and references to poems are included.

Provides some key facts and accomplishments in the life of African American poet and writer, Amiri Baraka.

Maintained by the Academy of American Poets, this resource offers a decent, brief biography of H. D. (Hilda Doolittle) (1886-1961 CE), along with links to several of her poems. Also includes related links.

The Academy of American Poets entry about poet Howard Nemerov. This site houses a biography of the author as well as a selected list of some of his works.

The site from the Academy of American Poets includes background and information on Robert Frost with links to several of his famous poems. Some include audio of the poet reading his own work.

From the Academy of American Poets, this site contains a biography of Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE). Discusses the influence of his work as a seaman, as well as the Civil War on his writings. Includes a brief bibliography of works by...

This site from the Academy of American Poets offers a biography of Anne Sexton, American poet. Includes a picture of her and links to people who influenced her.

This site, from the Academy of American Poets, features a detailed profile of John Donne as the founder of the Metaphysical Poets. Includes selected bibliography, related links, full text examples, and a portrait.

Read a biography about Theodore Roethke that includes references to other modern American poets at this site. Also includes a photograph and a selected bibliography of his works.

This site, provided by The Academy of American Poets, offers a brief biography and photo of Garrett Hongo.

This is a site from The Academy of American Poets about the poet William Blake (1757-1827 CE). While the primary purpose of the site is to provide a biography of the author, there are very good links on the page. By clicking on the links...

This Poets.org entry for the 19th century American poet, essayist, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) provides biographical information, a select bibliography, and contemporary photograph as well as links to related writers...