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T. S. Eliot (1888–1965) was a dominant figure in modernist poetry. His groundbreaking poem 'The Waste Land' is considered one of the most important poems of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948.

Theodore Roethke (1908–1963) was an American poet known for his verse that is characterized by its introspection and natural imagery. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his book 'The Waking'.

Allen Ginsberg (1926–1997) was a leading figure of the Beat Generation. His controversial poem 'Howl' was subject to an obscenity trial. Other notable works include 'Kaddish' and 'A Supermarket in California'.

Langston Hughes (1902–1967) was a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. His poems often addressed racial issues and reflected African American culture. Notable works include 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' and 'Montage of a Dream Deferred'.

Marianne Moore (1887–1972) was known for her irony and wit. Her poems often contain quotations and relied on precise diction. Notable works include 'Poetry' and 'What Are Years?'.

Robert Lowell (1917–1977) was known for his confessional poetry. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and is known for works like 'Life Studies' and 'For the Union Dead'.

Sylvia Plath (1932–1963) is known for her confessional poetry and her novel 'The Bell Jar'. Her work deals with themes of death, rebirth, and the role of women in society. Notable poems include 'Daddy' and 'Lady Lazarus'.

Wallace Stevens (1879–1955) was known for his philosophical poems and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Notable works include 'The Emperor of Ice-Cream' and 'The Idea of Order at Key West'.

H. D. (1886–1961) was an American poet, novelist, and memoirist associated with the early 20th century avant-garde Imagist group of poets. Notable works include 'Sea Garden' and 'Trilogy'.

Anne Sexton (1928–1974) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her personal and confessional verse. Her work includes 'To Bedlam and Part Way Back' and 'Live or Die'.

John Berryman (1914–1972) was a key figure in the confessional poetry movement. His best-known work is 'The Dream Songs', which earned him a Pulitzer Prize.

Richard Wilbur (1921–2017) was a Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner. His work is marked by formal elegance and wit. Notable poems include 'Things of This World' and 'Love Calls Us to the Things of This World'.

Ezra Pound (1885–1972) was a poet and critic who was a major figure of the early modernist movement. His work is known for the Cantos, an epic poem that remained unfinished. He promoted Imagism and was influential in T. S. Eliot's career.

John Ashbery (1927–2017) was an influential poet known for his complex, postmodern style. He won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award for his collection 'Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror'.

William Carlos Williams (1883–1963) was an American poet closely associated with modernism and imagism. He sought to capture the American experience in his work. Notable poems include 'The Red Wheelbarrow' and 'This Is Just To Say'.

Elizabeth Bishop (1911–1979) was a Poet Laureate of the United States and won a Pulitzer Prize for her poetry. Her detailed descriptions of nature and human relationships are evident in 'One Art' and 'The Fish'.

Robert Frost (1874–1963) was renowned for his depictions of rural New England life. He received four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. Notable poems include 'The Road Not Taken' and 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'.

Audre Lorde (1934–1992) was a writer, feminist, and civil rights activist. Her poetry addressed themes of identity, sexuality, and social injustices. Notable poems include 'Coal' and 'The Black Unicorn'.

James Merrill (1926–1995) was an American poet whose work is known for combining autobiographical material with mythical and spiritual themes. His epic poem 'The Changing Light at Sandover' is well-regarded.

Gwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000) was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for poetry. Her work often addressed the urban black experience. Notable works include 'We Real Cool' and 'Annie Allen'.

Adrienne Rich (1929–2012) was a feminist poet and essayist. Her work is known for its exploration of gender, sexuality, and political themes. Notable collections include 'Diving into the Wreck' and 'The Dream of a Common Language'.

W. H. Auden (1907–1973) was an Anglo-American poet whose work ranges from politics to love, with a clear and engaging voice. His notable poems include 'Funeral Blues' and 'The Age of Anxiety'.

Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was a poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. Her work is celebrated for its themes of social justice, resilience, and the African American experience. 'Phenomenal Woman' and 'Still I Rise' are among her notable poems.

Robert Hayden (1913–1980) was the first African American appointed as Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. His works reflect on African American history and heritage. Notable poems include 'Those Winter Sundays' and 'Middle Passage'.