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Geoffrey Chaucer
c. 1340-1400
Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer

Known as the 'Father of English Literature,' Geoffrey Chaucer was a medieval English poet, author, and civil servant. His masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, is considered one of the greatest works in English literature, offering a vivid portrait of medieval society through the stories told by a diverse group of pilgrims.

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Edmund Spenser
c. 1552-1599
Portrait of Edmund Spenser

Edmund Spenser was an English Renaissance poet best known for his epic poem 'The Faerie Queene.' Often called the 'Poet's Poet,' Spenser created a distinctive poetic style that influenced generations of English poets.

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Francis Bacon
1561-1626
Portrait of Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, and author who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. Known as the father of empiricism and the scientific method, Bacon revolutionized both philosophy and prose writing.

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Christopher Marlowe
1564-1593
Portrait of Christopher Marlowe

Christopher Marlowe was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. Known for his powerful blank verse and tragic heroes who overreach in their ambitions, Marlowe significantly influenced the development of English drama.

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Thomas Kyd
1558-1594
Portrait of Thomas Kyd

Thomas Kyd was an English playwright whose work helped establish the revenge tragedy as a popular dramatic form in Elizabethan England. Though only one play is definitively attributed to him, 'The Spanish Tragedy' was one of the most popular and influential plays of its time, paving the way for later revenge tragedies including Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.

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Ben Jonson
1572-1637
Portrait of Ben Jonson

Ben Jonson was an English playwright, poet, and literary critic whose work marked the transition between the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Known for his satirical comedies, classical learning, and precise craftsmanship, Jonson was Shakespeare's contemporary and rival.

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John Donne
1572-1631
Portrait of John Donne

John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier, and secretary who later became a cleric in the Church of England. He is considered the preeminent representative of the metaphysical poets, known for his complex imagery, intellectual conceits, and passionate intensity.

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George Herbert
1593-1633
Portrait of George Herbert

George Herbert was an English poet, orator, and Anglican priest, known for his religious poetry that combines deep spiritual devotion with technical innovation. A member of the metaphysical school, Herbert's work is characterized by its sincerity, precision, and use of everyday imagery to explore divine themes.

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William Shakespeare
1564-1616
Portrait of William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon.

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