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A ranked list of the top 100 most widely recognized and enduring poems ever written in the English language, based on their relative fame within the language and their historical significance. The list includes famous poems by Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, and more.
- Famous Poems About Death
“O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship...
- Famous Love Poems
“The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees....
- Ozymandias
Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley. I met a traveller from...
- She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron
She Walks in Beauty by George Gordon, Lord Byron. She walks...
- The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus
The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus. Not like the brazen giant...
- The Charge of The Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
FAMOUS POEMS; TEACHING POETRY; POEM OF THE DAY; START HERE;...
- Ode to The West Wind by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Ode to the West Wind by Percy Bysshe Shelley. I O wild West...
- I Felt a Funeral in My Brain by Emily Dickinson
I felt a funeral in my brain by Emily Dickinson. I felt a...
- Famous Poems About Death
Mar 7, 2019 · A list of the most famous poems by famous poets, from Frost and Eliot to Plath and Ginsberg, with some bonus poems and some historical context. Learn why these poems are cultural icons and how they have influenced and inspired generations of readers and writers.
Jan 22, 2021 · Explore the list of 36 poems that have defined our lives, from The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe to The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot. Read the full texts, learn about the poets and their contexts, and discover the beauty and power of poetry.
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Browse over 10,000 poems by classic and contemporary poets, including Maya Angelou, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and more. Find poems by occasion (Autumn to Easter, Veterans Day to Valentine’s Day, etc.), theme (love, nature, sports, etc.), and form (sonnets, haiku, etc.).
Explore poems by subject, occasion, tag, or school and movement. Find featured poems, poem guides, audio, video, and more from contemporary and classic poets.
A classic poem about choosing between two paths in life and the consequences of that decision. Read the full text, listen to the audio, and explore the poem guide and other works by Frost.
Nov 6, 2023 · Updated: Nov. 06, 2023. Hundreds of millions of poetic words have been written throughout history. Navigate your way into this beautiful art form with this list of the most famous poems ever...