American Poet

Nikki Giovanni’s poems are powerful, intimate, and deeply rooted in the Black American experience. Writing with a voice that is both fierce and tende…

Frank O’Hara’s poetry is known for its spontaneity, urban energy, and deeply personal voice. As a central figure of the New York School, he wrote poe…

Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poetry reflects the core ideas of American transcendentalism—faith in nature, individual spirit, and the inner wisdom of the h…

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is one of the most beloved voices in 19th-century American poetry, known for his musical language, emotional warmth, and …

Mary Oliver’s poetry is known for its luminous clarity, spiritual depth, and intimate relationship with the natural world. Her poems often feel like …

Mark Twain , best known as a master of American prose, also wrote poems that reflect his sharp wit, humor, and keen observation of human nature. Thou…

Wallace Stevens’ poems are deeply philosophical, musical, and imaginative, blending reality with the power of the human mind. He often explored how …

Lucille Clifton’s poems are known for their simplicity, strength, and deep emotional honesty. She often wrote about identity, womanhood, family, and…

Anne Bradstreet (1612–1672) was the first published poet of the American colonies and one of the earliest female voices in English literature. Her po…