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Phyllis Wheatley: The First Published Black American Poet
This video tells the story of Phyllis Wheatley, a young girl from Gambia who became the first Black American to publish a book of poetry. Learn about her journey from enslavement to literary fame, her notable works, and her impact on...
Biography
Robert Frost - American Poet & Four-time Pulitzer Prize Winner | Mini Bio | BIO
Watch a short video biography of poet Robert Frost, winner of four Pulitzer Prizes and the Inaugural Poet for President Kennedy in 1961. #Biography Subscribe for more Biography: http://aetv.us/2AsWMPH Delve deeper into Biography on our...
Biography
William Faulkner - Two Time Pullitzer Prize Winner & Poet-Novelist of Mississippi | Mini Bio | BIO
A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, William Faulkner was the poet-novelist of Mississippi. His novels "The Sound and the Fury," "As I Lay Dying," and "Light in August" all reflect the history and culture of the American South. #Biography...
Biography
Walt Whitman Revolutionised American Poetry
Poet and journalist Walt Whitman was born on May 31, 1819 in West Hills, New York. Considered one of America's most influential poets, Whitman aimed to transcend traditional epics and eschew normal aesthetic form to mirror the potential...
Biography
Walt Whitman - Journalist | Mini Bio | BIO
Poet and journalist Walt Whitman was born on May 31, 1819 in West Hills, New York. Considered one of America's most influential poets, Whitman aimed to transcend traditional epics and eschew normal aesthetic form to mirror the potential...
Biography
Maya Angelou - Civil Rights Activist & Author | Mini Bio | BIO
Marguerite Annie Johnson Angelou (April 4, 1928 to May 28, 2014), known as Maya Angelou, was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird...
Biography
Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience
Henry David Thoreau was born on July 12, 1817. He was an American essayist, philosopher and poet who is most famous for his essay titled, "Civil Disobedience". Like most philosophers, Thoreau constantly questioned everything and was...
Biography
Edgar Allan Poe - Writer | Mini Bio | BIO
Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 to October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, critic and editor best known for evocative short stories and poems that captured the imagination and interest of readers around the world. His...
Biography
Langston Hughes- Mini Biography
When delving into such writings as "I Too Sing America" or "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by poet, novelist, and playwright Langston Hughes, don't forget to provide this important historical background information on the Harlem...
PBS
Pbs: Poetry Everywhere: Adrienne Rich: "What Kind of Times Are These"
Brief biographical information about American poet Adrienne Rich, including a video [2:00] of Rich reading one of her famous poems, "What Kind of Times Are These."
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Voices & Visions: Ezra Pound
Part of a video series that "explores the lives and works of 13 of America's most famous poets," this site consists of a video (with transcript) and a series of links to resources about Pound, including an excerpt of "Canto LXXXI." [56:59]
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Nikki Grimes
You can watch an interview with Nikki Grimes, view the transcript and read a short biography. Also includes a list of her children's books. [1:37]
PBS
Pbs: Poetry Everywhere: Stanley Kunitz: "Touch Me"
Brief biographical information about American poet Stanley Kunitz, including a video [2:47] of Kunitz reading one of his famous poems, "Touch Me."
PBS
Pbs: Poetry Everywhere: Emily Dickinson: "I Started Early"
Brief biographical information about American poet Emily Dickinson, including an animated video reading [2:09] of one of her famous poems, "I Started Early."
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Carole Boston Weatherford
Carole Boston Weatherford is a children's book author and poet who has written books about African-American historical figures such as Harriet Tubman, Jesse Owens, and Billie Holiday. Other books recount historical events such as the...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander, an award-winning poet and author, writes picture books for children and cross-genre books for teens. The Crossover - his basketball-concrete poetry-hiphop mashup - was awarded the 2015 Newbery Medal. Alexander is also...