Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: W. H. Auden
This Academy of American Poets webpage provides, in addition to a short overview of his life, a selected bibliography as well as hyperlinks to a number of Auden's poems such as "On the Circuit" (read by the author), "Lullaby," and "The...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The Academy of American Poets entry for Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) with a complete bibliography of her works. Includes links to sample full texts of her poetry.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: The Literature of War
Eight day war poetry unit plan provided by The Academy of American Poets designed for tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade students. Originally part of a larger class on the literature of war, this unit contains an overview of the past and...
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Poets.org: "Chicago" by Carl Sandburg
Maintained by the Academy of American Poets, this website offers the text of Sandburg's poem "Chicago."
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by W. B. Yeats
Contains an audio recording and text of the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by W. B. Yeats provided by the Academy of American Poets.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Voice
Thirteen day poetry unit plan provided by The Academy of American Poets designed for ninth or tenth grade students. Contains individual lessons on spoken poetry, written poetry, poetry as social commentary, and voice. Each lesson...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Songs My Teacher Taught Me
Twenty day poetry unit plan provided by The Academy of American Poets. Contains three thematic sections: "What is Poetry?", "Poems of Childhood," and "Self and Society." Each section contains a reading list, introduction, analytical...
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.
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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]
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Poets.org: May Swenson
Photo and biography of the poet May Swenson, including a selected bibliography of some of her work.
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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...
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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...
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