Search more than 3,000 biographies of contemporary and classic poets. Browse all poets, filter the list by state and schools & movements, or search by name below.

This is a comprehensive list of the 50 most prominent, influential, and greatest poets (with their poems) in history. This list includes photos and biographical information.

This is an alphabetical list of internationally notable poets. Nicholas Campbell (b.1949), American poet. Bert Meyers (1928-1979) American Poet. Benjamin Saltman (c.1927-1999), American Jewish poet.

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In this exploration, let’s celebrate the 30 greatest poets of all time. Masters who have transcended eras, cultures, and boundaries to create works that resonate across generations.

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Browse an extensive list of poets from A to Z, featuring their poetry, ranked and analyzed, across various themes and literary movements.

This is a list of poets ordered alphabetically by place of origin or residence. In the case of some historical figures not identified with an extant country, they are grouped by ethnic or cultural association.