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Meleager  — Research Starter

Meleager was a notable poet from Gadara, Syria, often referred to as the "Syrian Athens" due to its cultural heritage influenced by the Cynic philosopher Menippus. He is best known for his…

Mazo de la Roche  — Research Starter

Mazo de la Roche was a Canadian author best known for her series of novels centered around the fictional estate of Jalna. This estate serves as a backdrop for the lives of a self-contained family that…

May Swenson  — Research Starter

May Swenson was an influential American poet known for her keen observational style and playful approach to language. Born in Utah and later educated at Utah State University, she began her career as…

May Sinclair  — Research Starter

May Sinclair was a notable British author born in Cheshire in 1863, whose literary career was more widely recognized in the United States than in her homeland. She received her education at home and…

May Sarton  — Research Starter

May Sarton (1912-1995) was a renowned American writer known for her contributions across multiple literary genres, including poetry, novels, and memoirs. Born in Belgium and later naturalized as an…

Max Beerbohm  — Research Starter

Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm, known as Max Beerbohm, was a prominent English writer and caricaturist, born into a family with artistic connections, including his brother Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, a…

Maurice Maeterlinck  — Research Starter

Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist, renowned for his contributions to Symbolist literature and drama. Born in Ghent, he was influenced by the region's…

Matthew Prior  — Research Starter

Matthew Prior was an influential poet and diplomat of the early 18th century, recognized for his remarkable classical education and literary contributions. He began his studies at Westminster School…

Matthew Gregory Lewis  — Research Starter

Matthew Gregory Lewis, born in London in 1775, was a notable figure in the development of gothic literature and theater. Described as a gifted child, he experienced a turbulent family life as the son…