Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Hilda Doolittle
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.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Howard Nemerov
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.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Garrett Hongo
This site, provided by The Academy of American Poets, offers a brief biography and photo of Garrett Hongo.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Herman Melville
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...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Anne Sexton
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.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: William Blake
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...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Hart Crane
A biography of the poet Hart Crane with a photo and selected bibliography is provided here.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Shel Silverstein
This webpage focuses on Shel Silverstein, cartoonist, poet, playwrite. It provides biographical information about Silverstein, a list of his works, and links to two of his poems.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: David Wagoner
This website features poet and author David Wagoner. It includes biographical information about Wagoner, a list of his poetry collections, his awards, his novels; and links to three of his poems.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Penn Warren
This site contains a complete biography and a selected bibliography along with a photo.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Sylvia Plath
This web page provides a brief biography on Sylvia Plath with a photograph included.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Maya Angelou
A well-written biography of Maya Angelou. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery. In the interview, she talks at length about her friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr. and what he was like as a person.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Online Companion
A site that lists syllabi, biographies, and criticism of many American poets of the 20th century.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Louise Gluck
A biography of Louise Gluck, an American poet. She was at one time the official Poet Laureate of the United States. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Masculine Heroes: Walt Whitman
American Passages presents a concise biography of nineteenth century progressive American poet, Walt Whitman. See "Walt Whitman Activities" for artifacts and activities.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Ralph Waldo Emerson
This features a brief biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson, an optimistic Transcendentalist author who's personal life was filled with tragedy. See "Ralph Waldo Emerson Activities" for related materials.
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]
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Browning
This site includes a great biography of the English poet Robert Browning. There is also a complete bibliography included that is quite extensive.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Jean Toomer
A brief biography of Jean Toomer with links to his some of his poetry.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Edward Hirsch
A biography of Edward Hirsch as well as a photo. At this site you will also find links to other sources regarding Edward Hirsch.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Graves
This heplful biography of Graves also includes a number of related links and a photo.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Naomi Shihab Nye
Short biography of Naomi Shihab Nye, including a picture, three of her poems, and a link to the "Minnows" homepage.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Dylan Thomas
A short biography of Thomas with a bibliography of his works, and links to other websites.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Biography of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This Bibliomania.com site a biography of the 19th century American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). Discusses his parents, early youth, education, literary ambitions, years of travel and study, Harvard tenure, love for...