American Poet

Philip Lamantia (1927–2005) was a distinctive American poet closely associated with Surrealism and the Beat Generation, though his voice always rema…

Yehuda Amichai (1924–2000) is widely regarded as one of the most important modern Hebrew poets, known for transforming everyday language into deeply…

Earle Birney’s poems are known for their intellectual depth, social awareness, and experimental energy, making him one of the most important figures …

Anne Carson’s poems are intellectually daring, emotionally charged, and unlike almost anything else in contemporary poetry. She is known for blendin…

John Ashbery’s poems are known for their intellectual playfulness, ambiguity, and surprising emotional depth. As one of the most influential American…

Howard Nemerov’s poetry is marked by intellectual clarity, quiet wit, and a deep moral seriousness. As both a poet and critic, Nemerov brought a ref…

Shel Silverstein’s poems are playful on the surface but surprisingly deep at heart. He writes with a childlike voice that feels effortless, funny, a…