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Day With Great Poets

Day With Great Poets

By: May Gillington Byron
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 Ever wondered about the lives of the geniuses behind your favorite poems? Take a step back in time and delve into the daily lives of renowned poets such as John Milton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Walt Whitman, Lord Byron, Keats, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This series offers intimate glimpses into their lives, exploring their likes, dislikes, backgrounds, and unique quirks. Engage with their most celebrated works and gain insights into their relatable human foibles alongside their artistic brilliance. Even if youre a casual lover of poetry, these succinct biographies coupled with some of their finest poetry will be a delightful read. The stories are drawn from various sources, with a special focus on Brownings work from another book. Dive in and experience the world through their poetic lens. (Summary by phil chenevert)Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 11 - Day With Great Poets by May Gillington Byron

    11 - Day With Great Poets by May Gillington Byron
    Jul 25 2025
    Ever wondered about the lives of the geniuses behind your favorite poems? Take a step back in time and delve into the daily lives of renowned poets such as John Milton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Walt Whitman, Lord Byron, Keats, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This series offers intimate glimpses into their lives, exploring their likes, dislikes, backgrounds, and unique quirks. Engage with their most celebrated works and gain insights into their relatable human foibles alongside their artistic brilliance. Even if youre a casual lover of poetry, these succinct biographies coupled with some of their finest poetry will be a delightful read. The stories are drawn from various sources, with a special focus on Brownings work from another book. Dive in and experience the world through their poetic lens. (Summary by phil chenevert)
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    36 mins
  • 10 - Day With Great Poets by May Gillington Byron

    10 - Day With Great Poets by May Gillington Byron
    Jul 25 2025
    Ever wondered about the lives of the geniuses behind your favorite poems? Take a step back in time and delve into the daily lives of renowned poets such as John Milton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Walt Whitman, Lord Byron, Keats, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This series offers intimate glimpses into their lives, exploring their likes, dislikes, backgrounds, and unique quirks. Engage with their most celebrated works and gain insights into their relatable human foibles alongside their artistic brilliance. Even if youre a casual lover of poetry, these succinct biographies coupled with some of their finest poetry will be a delightful read. The stories are drawn from various sources, with a special focus on Brownings work from another book. Dive in and experience the world through their poetic lens. (Summary by phil chenevert)
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    31 mins
  • 09 - Day With Great Poets by May Gillington Byron

    09 - Day With Great Poets by May Gillington Byron
    Jul 25 2025
    Ever wondered about the lives of the geniuses behind your favorite poems? Take a step back in time and delve into the daily lives of renowned poets such as John Milton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Walt Whitman, Lord Byron, Keats, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This series offers intimate glimpses into their lives, exploring their likes, dislikes, backgrounds, and unique quirks. Engage with their most celebrated works and gain insights into their relatable human foibles alongside their artistic brilliance. Even if youre a casual lover of poetry, these succinct biographies coupled with some of their finest poetry will be a delightful read. The stories are drawn from various sources, with a special focus on Brownings work from another book. Dive in and experience the world through their poetic lens. (Summary by phil chenevert)
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    38 mins
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