INDEX OF Poets

Iraqi poet and pioneer of modern Arabic verse, known for his political commitment, Sufi imagery, and exile-driven themes.

English poet and satirist; known for "The Rape of the Lock" and "An Essay on Criticism.".

First poet of Rekhta/Hindvi, musician, and disciple of Sufi Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia. Known for his "pahelis," which form part of Indian folklore. He is famous for inventing two of the most important musical instruments, tabla and sitar. Wrote "Ze-hal-e-miskin…" one of the earliest prototypes of Urdu ghazal written in Persian and Hindvi.

Popular poetess-writer of Punjabi. Bharatiya Jnanpeeth Awardee.

Prominent Russian poetess whose work poignantly captured the suffering and resilience of the Russian people during the 20th century.

Indian poet who wrote in both Marathi and English. The only Indian poet other than Kabir to be featured on the World Classics titles of the New York Review of Books.