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Nikki Giovanni
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What was forgotten in the terrible tragedy at Virginia Tech is that one of the professors who tried to stop it, Nikki Giovanni, is one of our greatest living poets. A tribute.
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Tough
10 Q
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stuthehistoryguy
Apr 24 07
504 plays
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The Fascinating Lives of Poets
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Sometimes, fact is stranger than fiction, and just as interesting. Name the poet from the biographical clues given. Many clues contain allusions to the poets' works, so you need not be a biographer to play!
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Tough
10 Q
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skylarb
Feb 21 03
1824 plays
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Gently Its Touch: Great Modern Poets
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I describe a famous, English-language poet published since 1900. You match the description to a name. These had a gentle, if radical touch. (Look for the hints if you are new to poetry).
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10 Q
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Godwit
Aug 16 11
222 plays
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Scandalous (and other ) Poets and Their Poems
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This quiz provides you with some biographical data and a few lines of verse, and all you have to do is identify the poet. All poets are from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and are mainly of the Romantic movement.
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10 Q
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bracklaman
Dec 22 04
714 plays
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William McGonagall, "The World's Worst Poet"
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Long-cherished as a man "so giftedly bad that he backed unwittingly into genius", William McGonagall was so much more than just the world's worst poet.
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10 Q
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Snowman
Sep 03 08
183 plays
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John Keats - Poet
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The life of John Keats (1795-1821). Questions on major life events and contemporary criticism.
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Tough
10 Q
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mcall
Jun 25 07
414 plays
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Byron: The Bad Boy of Poetry
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Take a gander at the life of this notorious rake, restless adventurer, and poetic genius.
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Tough
10 Q
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skylarb
Feb 22 03
507 plays
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Poet's Corner
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Poet's Corner in London's Westminster Abbey is the final resting place for some of England's greatest poets, novelists, playwrights, musicians and actors. I will give you a description of an individual buried there; you name them.
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fdgla
Nov 24 02
3825 plays
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British World War I Poets
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Many of World War I's finest poets died on the Western front. However, not all of them did. Can you identify how each of the following poets met their end? I have given you a tidbit of each poet's work to whet your appetite.
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Difficult
10 Q
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alliefarrell
Nov 25 06
261 plays
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About the Life of Alfred Lord Tennyson
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This quiz tests facts about the life and works of the English Victorian poet Alfred Lord Tennyson.
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10 Q
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seeker77
Aug 07 11
141 plays
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Walt Whitman - His life and Poetry
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"No Western poet, in the past century and half, not even Browning, or Leopardi or Baudelaire, overshadows Walt Whitman..." ~ Harold Bloom. A quiz for those who love his poetry and the man - have fun and good luck!
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Difficult
10 Q
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pegazus999
Jun 15 04
216 plays
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Allen Ginsberg: Beat Poet and Much More
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Allen Ginsberg was an American poet of the Beat Generation whose life and work influenced the counterculture of the 1960s and beyond. He was also a man of diverse talents and interests.
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10 Q
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Amanda77586
Apr 11 08
255 plays
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Eugenio Montale
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Here are some easy questions about Montale's life and works. How much do you know about him?
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10 Q
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darkandre
Sep 12 08
150 plays
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Wild Lives of Famous Poets
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Here's a look at some French and German poets who lived hard and wild lives. This quiz will probably be difficult for most, but will (hopefully) be interesting and informative.
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Feb 25 03
411 plays
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All About Robert Frost
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Here's a quiz about the poet Robert Frost. Enjoy!
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10 Q
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zebra101
Feb 20 11
159 plays
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Birthplaces of some Famous American Poets
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Haven't you ever wondered where American poets such as Frost, Hughes, and Ezra Pound were born?
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10 Q
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jaknife1200
May 12 04
384 plays
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William Wordsworth - Life and Work
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A few questions about Samuel Taylor Coleridge's closest associate and friend.
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10 Q
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scotspanlit
May 29 06
408 plays
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Robert Browning
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Robert Browning was a nineteenth century English poet, famous for his dramatic monologues.
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Tough
10 Q
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scotspanlit
Aug 14 06
270 plays
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E. E. Cummings
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I have recently had to read some of the poems by this poet and I think he's very interesting. Good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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happygirl0278
Aug 05 07
216 plays
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John Keats
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John Keats (1795-1821) is one of the greatest English Romantic poets. His poetic career was a brief one of only five years and a half. He wrote only 54 poems. His six great odes are considered gems of English poetry.
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Tough
10 Q
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indranil49
Oct 29 12
123 plays
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Michael Rosen's Life and Work
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The popular poet has had a long career in the UK with many high points including honours and broadcasting. Take this quiz to find out more about him if you aren't familiar already.
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10 Q
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satguru
Mar 20 10
111 plays
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