Ann Kelly Cox About me Normal, Illinois By this poet Lesson PlanEkphrasis: Using Art to Inspire Poetry Robert Herrick Born in London, Robert Herrick (1591-1674) is best known for his poetry collection Hesperides, published in 1648. Herrick began an apprenticeship to… Carl Sandburg Born in Illinois to Swedish immigrants, Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) made his name as a poet, writer, political organizer, and reporter, winning the… Aphra Behn The poet and dramatist Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was one of the first English women to become a professional author. Her work often expressed…
