My Favorite Poems and Poets

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    Edgar Allan Poe

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    Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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    Emily Bronte

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    Emily Dickinson

  • The Lady of Shalott by Alfed Lord Tennyson

    The Lady of Shalott by Alfed Lord Tennyson
    Link to the PoemThis is the later, revised version. The original was written in 1833. The 1842 version is generally the one more refered to.
  • The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

    The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
    Link to the PoemThis is one of Poe's best known works.
  • Eldorado by Edgar Allen Poe

    Eldorado by Edgar Allen Poe
    Link to the PoemThis is said to be the last poem before his early death at age 40.
  • No Coward Soul is Mine by Emily Bronte

    No Coward Soul is Mine by Emily Bronte
    Link to the PoemThis poem was not actually published until after the author's death.
  • Success by Emily Dickinson

    Success by Emily Dickinson
    Link to the PoemPossibly one of the truest poems. The first line especially: "Success is counted sweetest, by those who ne're succeed..."
  • Hope is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson

    Hope is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson
    Link to the PoemThis is possibly Dickinson's most famous poems. It has an extremely joyful message.
  • If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking by Emily Dickinson

    If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking by Emily Dickinson
    Link to the PoemMy absolute favorite poem of all times. Just reading it makes me happy.
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    Robert Frost

  • The Song of the Brook by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

    The Song of the Brook by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
    Link to the PoemThis poem is less known than a lot of Tennyson's other works like "The Charge of the Light Brigade."
  • The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

    The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
    Link to the PoemOne of Frost's most popular poems. Largely quoted for inspirational posters.
  • Fire and Ice by Robert Frost

    Fire and Ice by Robert Frost
    Link to the PoemA good example of the depth of Frost's insight when it comes to writing short yet meaningful poetry.
  • Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost

    Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
    Link to the PoemProbably Frost's most famous poem of all. Almost everyone knows the ambiguous last line: "And miles to go before I sleep."