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The Poets/The Selfappears in various poems

These are the main characters in this anthology.

Family and Loved Ones of the Poetsappears in Various poems

Other characters that are frequently discussed, analyzed, and eulogized.

Humanityappears in Various poems

This is a popular subject-matter and characteristic described by the poets.

Benjamin Banneker appears in Character in Jay Wright's poems

Jay Wright uses his imagination to bring the life of Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught eighteenth century scientist, surveyor and almanac maker, to life.

Henryappears in John Berryman's poems

One of Berryman's poetic characters.

Famous People in Historyappears in Various poems

These characters are used by several of the poems as inspiration for the poets.

Deathappears in Various poems

This topic is often personified by the poets exploring the life cycle.

Natureappears in Various poems

This topic is often personified by the poets by giving various aspects of feelings and other...

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