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Who is known for writing 'Songs of Experience' and 'Songs of Innocence'?
William Blake
Which poet is known for 'Sonnets From the Portuguese'?
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
What was the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson?
Lewis Carroll
Who wrote 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
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Which poet disregarded traditional capitalization rules in poetry?
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Who is referred to as 'The Belle of Amherst'?
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Who wrote 'The Sacred Wood' and received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1948?
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Who was a key figure in the Transcendentalist Movement known for 'Self-Reliance'?
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Which poet is famous for children's nursery rhymes such as 'Little Boy Blue'?
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Where was the poet William Blake born?
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Study Notes
William Blake
- Predecessor of the Romantic Movement, initially started as a painter.
- Known for "Songs of Experience" and "Songs of Innocence."
- Famous poems include "The Tyger" and "The Lamb."
- Lived from 1757 to 1827.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
- Born in 1806, faced health challenges including a spinal cord injury and lung disease.
- Married Robert Browning, a prominent poet.
- Best known for "Sonnets From the Portuguese."
- "Aurora Leigh" focused on women's rights to intellectual independence; she passed away in 1861.
Lewis Carroll
- Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, born in 1832, known by his pen name.
- His educational background included Rugby College and Christ Church, Oxford.
- Renowned for "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel "Through the Looking Glass."
- Notable poems include "The Walrus and the Carpenter" and "Jabberwocky."
- Died in 1898.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- Born in 1772 in England, attended Cambridge but did not graduate.
- Key member of the Romantic Movement and close friend of Wordsworth.
- Co-published "Lyrical Ballads," featuring "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
- Other notable works include "Kubla Khan" and "The Nightingale."
E E Cummings
- Harvard-educated World War I veteran known for experimental poetry.
- First poet to disregard traditional capitalization rules and embrace colloquial language.
Emily Dickinson
- Born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, known as "The Belle of Amherst."
- Raised in a well-to-do family; attended Amherst Academy and Mount Holyoke Seminary.
- Lived a reclusive life, producing 1,775 poems focusing on themes like nature, love, and death.
- Notable poems include "A Bird Came Down the Walk" and "My Life Closed Twice Before its Close."
- Died of Bright's Disease in 1886.
T.S. Eliot
- Born in 1888 in St. Louis, attended Harvard and Sorbonne.
- Settled in London and became a British citizen, influenced by Ezra Pound.
- Wrote notable works such as "Murder In the Cathedral," "Ash Wednesday," and "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats."
- Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1948; passed away in 1965.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Born in Boston in 1803, son of a minister, also became a minister.
- Resigned from ministry due to a crisis of faith.
- Central figure in the Transcendentalist Movement, known for lectures and essays on abolition.
- Famous works include "Self-Reliance," "The Conduct of Life," and "Concord Hymn."
- Died in 1882.
Eugene Field
- Born in St. Louis, established a writing career through a column in the Chicago Morning News.
- Best known for children's poems, including "Little Boy Blue" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."
- Wrote other popular poems like "The Duel."
Unfinished Note on Other Poet
- Born in San Francisco in 1874, experienced family hardships with his father's early death.
- Attended Dartmouth and Harvard without completing a degree.
- Moved to England in 1912 to further his writing career, influenced by Ezra Pound.
- Ultimately returned to New England where he passed away, further details not provided.
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Test your knowledge on famous poets with these flashcards! From William Blake's pivotal role in the Romantic Movement to others who shaped poetry, you'll explore their works and lives. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and students alike!
