Read an encyclopedia entry on this Greek poet, who lived in the second century BC and is credited with writing "Argonautica."

Learn about one of Hungary's finest poets, who authored "The Lost Constitution" and "King Buddha's Death."

Read a short multimedia encyclopedia entry on the ancient Greek satirical poet, who based his writing on personal experience rather than myths.

Read a short biographical entry on the Italian Renaissance poet, who was banned from his home for writing a satirical poem.

Multimedia encyclopedia offers a short biographical profile of this Italian poet, author of "Orlando Furioso," who lived from 1474 to 1533.

Examine a multimedia-encyclopedia entry on the German author whose works include "The Boy's Magic Horn," best known in Mahler's musical setting.

Read about this German writer who wrote political treatises and published her correspondence with famous figures.

Author and illustrator of children's books, primarily interested in animals and the environment provides a list of her works, and links.

Read, and savor, Arnold's horror story of death by long distance.

Cartoonist, greeting-card writer, musician, and writer and illustrator of children's books. Includes a list of his works, photos and links.

Learn about the author in Yiddish and English whose works include "The Apostle" and "East River."

Publishes Thomas Ashe's Victorian poem about grief regarding a dead child.

Check out an excerpt from Asher's novel of Baby Boomer nostalgia "The Boomer."

Learn about the ancient Indian Buddhist writer whose works include "Legend of the Disciple" and "Sariputra."