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Tiruvalluvar

Categories: Poetry

Countries: India

Tiruvalluvar

Author of the Tirukkural, the classic text of Tamil philosophy and ethics. The Tamil poet is commonly believed to have been born in the First Century BC in Madras (now called Chennai) in south eastern India.

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Tagore Centre UK

Tagore Centre UK

Dedicated to promoting the work and life of Rabindranath Tagore.

Group, Community / Clubs, Poetry

1 memorial
Thomas Chatterton

Thomas Chatterton

Poet and forger of pseudo-medieval poetry. Born Bristol. Largely self-taught, read extensively and began writing verse aged 11. Became besotted with the medieval period and faked the writings of a ...

Person, Poetry

2 memorials
Earl of Rochester, John Wilmot

Earl of Rochester, John Wilmot

Poet, wit and courtier. Born Ditchley, Oxfordshire. The picture source website contains an example of his poetry: "Imperfect Enjoyment" - not for the prudish. Died at his grace and favour home at H...

Person, Poetry

1 memorial
Henry Van Dyke

Henry Van Dyke

American poet.

Person, Poetry, USA

1 memorial
Arthur Rimbaud

Arthur Rimbaud

French poet. Born Charleville, Ardennes, France. Aged 16, ran away to Paris where he was promptly arrested for fare dodging. Back home he tried writing to the much older Verlaine, his favourite poe...

Person, Poetry, Belgium, France

1 memorial