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The poet and writer Oscar Wilde was the leading personality of the Aesthetic Movement. He promoted the philosophy of 'art for art's sake' in a series of lectures in America and Britain. Wilde was a famous dandy and wit. He is best known for plays such as Lady Windermere's Fan, The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was later turned into a novel. In 1895, at the height of his success, Wilde was tried and imprisoned for homosexuality. Oscar Wilde, Book Writer, Book Authors, Dorian Grey, Writers And Poets, Aesthetic Movement, Portraits, Portrait Photo, Vintage Photography

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The poet and writer Oscar Wilde was the leading personality of the Aesthetic Movement. He promoted the philosophy of 'art for art's sake' in a series of lectures in America and Britain. Wilde was a famous dandy and wit. He is best known for plays such as Lady Windermere's Fan, The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was later turned into a novel. In 1895, at the height of his success, Wilde was tried and imprisoned for homosexuality.

Portrait de Charles Baudelaire au fauteuil, by Nadar Writing A Book, Books, Essayist, Playwright, Jose Luis Sampedro, The Flowers Of Evil, Famous Poets

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Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau (1889–1963) French poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, boxing manager and filmmaker -Cocteau is best known for his 1929 novel Les enfants terribles, the 1929 play Les parents terribles, and the 1946 film, Beauty and the Beast. His famous quotes include: “I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul. A meow massages the heart." He dedicated Drôle de Ménage to his cat Karoun, whom he described as "the king of cats." Crazy Cat Lady, Crazy Cats, Siamese Cats, Cats And Kittens, Jane Bown, Celebrities With Cats, Men With Cats, Son Chat, Jean Cocteau

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Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau (1889–1963) French poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, boxing manager and filmmaker -Cocteau is best known for his 1929 novel Les enfants terribles, the 1929 play Les parents terribles, and the 1946 film, Beauty and the Beast. His famous quotes include: “I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul. A meow massages the heart." He dedicated Drôle de Ménage to his cat Karoun, whom he described as "the king of cats."

Lieutenant Colonel John Alexander McCrae, MD (November 30, 1872 – January 28, 1918) was a Canadian poet, physician, author, artist and soldier during World War I, and a surgeon during the Second Battle of Ypres, in Belgium. He is best known for writing the famous war memorial poem "In Flanders Fields". World War One, First World, Remembrance Day Poems, Second Battle Of Ypres, Veterans Day Usa, Military Veterans, Canadian History, Canadian Army, American History

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Lieutenant Colonel John Alexander McCrae, MD (November 30, 1872 – January 28, 1918) was a Canadian poet, physician, author, artist and soldier during World War I, and a surgeon during the Second Battle of Ypres, in Belgium. He is best known for writing the famous war memorial poem "In Flanders Fields".

Poet biographical information on Sterling Brown, as well as, famous poems written by Sterling Brown. Video Biography. Today In Black History, Sterling Brown, Black Poets, Howard University, Lincoln University, York University, William College, African American Literature, Zora Neale Hurston

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Poet biographical information on Sterling Brown, as well as, famous poems written by Sterling Brown. Video Biography.

Nikos Kavvadias (1910-1975) was a famous Greek poet and writer. He drew inspiration from his travels around the world as a sailor. He is best known for "Fog" (1947) and "Traverso" (1975). Many of his poems have been turned into songs. Jacques Yves Cousteau, Mediterranean Art, Theatre Plays, Greek Culture, Modern History, Travel Around The World, Sailor

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Nikos Kavvadias (1910-1975) was a famous Greek poet and writer. He drew inspiration from his travels around the world as a sailor. He is best known for "Fog" (1947) and "Traverso" (1975). Many of his poems have been turned into songs.

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famous #Pisces Dr. Seuss. Born March 2, 1904 to September 24, 1991 Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for children's picture books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss, Stieg Larsson, People Of Interest, Smile Because, So Little Time, Love Book, How To Fall Asleep

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famous #Pisces Dr. Seuss. Born March 2, 1904 to September 24, 1991 Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for children's picture books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss.

“Sebastian Droste (1892-1927) was a poet, actor and dancer. In 1922, Droste married expressionist exotic dancer and actress in German silent movies, Anita Berber” Kabarett Berlin, Germany Berlin, Anita Berber, Old Photos, Vintage Photos, Foto Portrait, Belle Epoque, Flappers, Silent Film

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“Sebastian Droste (1892-1927) was a poet, actor and dancer. In 1922, Droste married expressionist exotic dancer and actress in German silent movies, Anita Berber”

Mercedes de Acosta (March 1, 1893 – May 9, 1968) was an American poet, playwright, and novelist. Four of de Acosta's plays were produced, and she published a novel and three volumes of poetry. She was professionally unsuccessful but is known for her many lesbian affairs with famous Broadway and Hollywood personalities and numerous friendships with prominent artists of the period Recital, The Real L Word, Viejo Hollywood, Vintage Lesbian, Isadora Duncan, Marriage Help, Old Hollywood Stars, Barbara Stanwyck

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Mercedes de Acosta (March 1, 1893 – May 9, 1968) was an American poet, playwright, and novelist. Four of de Acosta's plays were produced, and she published a novel and three volumes of poetry. She was professionally unsuccessful but is known for her many lesbian affairs with famous Broadway and Hollywood personalities and numerous friendships with prominent artists of the period

November 1, 1865: Alexander Beaufort Meek, lawyer, poet, newspaper editor, and state legislator, dies at age 51. Meek was responsible for the passage of the Public School Act of 1854, the first statewide legislation to create a fund for public education and the position of state superintendent of education. Meek’s most famous poem, The Red Eagle, a lyrical epic about Creek chief William Weatherford, was published in 1855. Most Famous Poems, Red Pictures, Indian Heritage, Public School, Historian, Family History, American Indians, Lawyer

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November 1, 1865: Alexander Beaufort Meek, lawyer, poet, newspaper editor, and state legislator, dies at age 51. Meek was responsible for the passage of the Public School Act of 1854, the first statewide legislation to create a fund for public education and the position of state superintendent of education. Meek’s most famous poem, The Red Eagle, a lyrical epic about Creek chief William Weatherford, was published in 1855.

Father Abram J. Ryan, known as the "Poet-Priest of the South" lived in Mobile for part of his life and is buried in Mobile's Catholic Cemetery. American Civil War, Confederate States Of America, Confederate Leaders, Hard Men, Catholic Religion, Civil War Photos

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Father Abram J. Ryan, known as the "Poet-Priest of the South" lived in Mobile for part of his life and is buried in Mobile's Catholic Cemetery.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Famous Men, Famous People, Louisa May Alcott, Jekyll And Mr Hyde, Charlotte Bronte

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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

D. H. Lawrence (aged 21 on the left) famous english poet, born 1885 and died 1930 interestingly, his reputation when he died was “that of a pornographer who had wasted his considerable talents". however, he’s now valued as a “visionary thinker and significant representative of modernism in english literature". but god, is he hot or what? Famous English Poets, Modernism In English Literature, Authors, Writers, What Is English, I Wish I Had, Crushes, Poetry

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D. H. Lawrence (aged 21 on the left) famous english poet, born 1885 and died 1930 interestingly, his reputation when he died was “that of a pornographer who had wasted his considerable talents". however, he’s now valued as a “visionary thinker and significant representative of modernism in english literature". but god, is he hot or what?

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (August 29, 1809 – October 7, 1894) was an American #physician, #poet, professor, lecturer, and author. Regarded by his peers as one of the best writers of the 19th century, he is considered a member of the Fireside Poets Edwardian Era, Vintage Images, Vintage Pictures, Art Forms, Cool Pictures, Victorian

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (August 29, 1809 – October 7, 1894) was an American #physician, #poet, professor, lecturer, and author. Regarded by his peers as one of the best writers of the 19th century, he is considered a member of the Fireside Poets

Poet biographical information on James A Emanuel, as well as, famous poems written by James A Emanuel. Video Biography. Poetry Out Loud, Film Writer, Literary Genre, Famous Poems, Black Authors, Hip Bones, Black History

Poetry Out Loud

Poet biographical information on James A Emanuel, as well as, famous poems written by James A Emanuel. Video Biography.

Famous and beloved poet and writer Kahlil Gibran was born in town Bcharre - in beautiful and inspiring Qadisha Vally, Lebanon. Spiritual Love, Kahlil Gibran, Where The Heart Is, Spirituality, Outdoor Structures, Plants, Beautiful

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Famous and beloved poet and writer Kahlil Gibran was born in town Bcharre - in beautiful and inspiring Qadisha Vally, Lebanon.

Homer, the famous poet of the Greek antiquity, is known all over the world for his two epic poems, Iliad and Olyssey. Historians believe that Homer was blind, as shown by his name, which in Greek means "he who can't see". Seven cities claim to be the birthplace of Homer and the most possible is that he was born in Smyrna, modern Izmir, or on Chios, while it is believed that he died in Ios, the homeland of his mother. Greek Antiquity, Alexander The Great, Greece, Chios, Statue

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Homer, the famous poet of the Greek antiquity, is known all over the world for his two epic poems, Iliad and Olyssey. Historians believe that Homer was blind, as shown by his name, which in Greek means "he who can't see". Seven cities claim to be the birthplace of Homer and the most possible is that he was born in Smyrna, modern Izmir, or on Chios, while it is believed that he died in Ios, the homeland of his mother.

Nathalia Crane (1913-1998): Known as “the twelve 12-year- old poet of Brooklyn,” Nathalia Crane became famous after the publication of her first poetry book. Unaware that she was a child, The New York Sun published her poetry when she was 9 years old. Crane is most famous for her poetry book The Janitors Boy and novel The Sunken Garden. She later became a professor of English at San Diego State University. Great Women, Amazing Women, Picture Story, Women In History, Poetry Books, History Books

Women In History

Nathalia Crane (1913-1998): Known as “the twelve 12-year- old poet of Brooklyn,” Nathalia Crane became famous after the publication of her first poetry book. Unaware that she was a child, The New York Sun published her poetry when she was 9 years old. Crane is most famous for her poetry book The Janitors Boy and novel The Sunken Garden. She later became a professor of English at San Diego State University.

Robert Louis Stevenson - 1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Robert Louis Stevenson Quotes, Famous Novels, Writers Write, Famous Faces

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Robert Louis Stevenson - 1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Niel Gow (1727-1807). Violinist & composer, 1787, by Sir Henry Raeburn. Scotland's most famous fiddler & composer of strathspeys & reels, lived in the cottage where he had been born, just outside Dunkeld, Perthshire. Travelled all over the country playing at balls & festivities. He was known for accompanying his playing with an occasional sudden shout, which startled and excited the dancers. Poet Robert Burns visited Gow was struck by the sitter's open heartedness & honest, simple appearance. Thomas Gainsborough, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Hogarth, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, William Turner, Piano Y Violin, Violin Art, Claudio Bravo

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Niel Gow (1727-1807). Violinist & composer, 1787, by Sir Henry Raeburn. Scotland's most famous fiddler & composer of strathspeys & reels, lived in the cottage where he had been born, just outside Dunkeld, Perthshire. Travelled all over the country playing at balls & festivities. He was known for accompanying his playing with an occasional sudden shout, which startled and excited the dancers. Poet Robert Burns visited Gow was struck by the sitter's open heartedness & honest, simple appearance.

Jan Jakub Twardowski (June 1, 1915 – January 18, 2006) was a famous Polish poet, but, as he said of himself, he was a priest (of the Catholic Church) first of all. He was a chief Polish representative of contemporary religious lyrics. He wrote short, simple poems, humorous, sometimes with colloquialisms. He joins observation of nature with philosophical reflexion. Twardowski received many awards and medals for his output. Simple Poems, Catholic Priest, Albert Camus, Important People, One Kings, People Photography, Humor, Alcohol

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Jan Jakub Twardowski (June 1, 1915 – January 18, 2006) was a famous Polish poet, but, as he said of himself, he was a priest (of the Catholic Church) first of all. He was a chief Polish representative of contemporary religious lyrics. He wrote short, simple poems, humorous, sometimes with colloquialisms. He joins observation of nature with philosophical reflexion. Twardowski received many awards and medals for his output.

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Lucyna A. Smykowska

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Charles Baudelaire, 1878 by Etienne Carjat

Michelangelo - Pisces - to whom we owe our wild creativity. He was not just a painter but a sculptor, architect and poet. Michelangelo Artist, Italian Renaissance, Renaissance Art, Renaissance Paintings, Famous Artists, Great Artists, Art Ninja, Sistine Chapel Ceiling, Art History

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Michelangelo - Pisces - to whom we owe our wild creativity. He was not just a painter but a sculptor, architect and poet.

E.E. Cummings is most famous for his beautiful and unconventional poetry, but he also painted and wrote a couple books. He spoke French, loved nature, and I think he’s handsome. (: Ee Cummings, Poetry Foundation, I Carry Your Heart, American Poets

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E.E. Cummings is most famous for his beautiful and unconventional poetry, but he also painted and wrote a couple books. He spoke French, loved nature, and I think he’s handsome. (: