Famous Poets & Poetry: 19th Century
The 19th century saw the growing importance of women in poetry. Women like Elizabeth Browning, Emily Dickinson, and Amy Lowell showed the world just how well a women can perform when given the chance at a quality education.
Many other poets, such as E.E. Cummings, started a poetry revolution. What the literature world thought poetry meant began being challenged towards the end of the century. New thoughts on poem writing poured into the 20th century, expanded, and is still being explored today.
Influenced an entire generation of poets.
"How do I love thee?"
One of the foremost Victorian poets.
"Alice in Wonderland"
He wrote over 2,900 poems.
Was published posthumously.
1st US-accepted African-American writer.
Led the Transcendentalist movement.
Known for his command of colloquial speech.
A Lebanese-American known for "The Prophet."
A Fireside Poet.
A successful song and ballad poet.
"prophet of British imperialism".
One of the five Fireside Poets.
An early adherent to free verse.
The great Mexican poet.
Known for his tales of mystery.
The famous English poet.
Part of the transition to realism.
The great Irish poet.
Founded the Rhymer's Club.