What jumps into your mind when you think of the most famous poems ever written? Shakespearean love poems? Something longer ...

No list of famous poems would be complete without a contribution from the big man, so here's Ralph Fiennes bringing all of his dramatic talents to bear on a compelling rendition of Sonnet 129 ...

Christina Rossetti was one of the finest poets of the Victorian age, well known for collections including Goblin Market and Other Poems and The Face of the Deep. She addressed gender issues in her ...

Over the course of nearly two centuries, the American jeweller has become synonymous with romance and engagements. Read more ...

While the exact cause of his death remains a mystery, “The Raven” lives on as one of the author’s most influential works—not to mention one of the most famous poems ever written.

“Ceasefire,” his most famous poem, invoked the “Iliad” in exploring his country’s sectarian strife. But his work wasn’t Homeric in length: “Michael was a miniaturist.” By Joanne ...

Some poems evoke the drama of famous paintings or the frozen beauty of Grecian urns. This one dwells on a more private image, a family snapshot, and on the elusive emotions and memories that live ...