Discover short bios of the WorldAuthors.Org team, budding writers, poets and world-famous authors. Each bio links to posts featuring their stories, books, or poems, offering a deeper look into their creative works.
Authors & Poets
Lord Byron
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, FRS, simply known as Lord Byron, was an English poet and peer. One of the leading figures of the Romantic movement, Byron is regarded as one of the greatest English poets. He remains widely read and influential.4 Articles
Jyotsnaa Sharrma
An MBA in Marketing with 18 years’ of work experience, Jyotsnaa is a Freelance content sculptor. She is fascinated with storytelling, paints, books, travel, and yoga, her spare time is dominated by Quora. Her other favorite pastime activities other than writing include reading, cooking, playing piano, making craft items with waste material.4 Articles
Emily Dickinson
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was an American poet. Little-known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, into a prominent family with strong ties to its community.3 Articles
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Percy Bysshe Shelley is one of the epic poets of the 19th century and is best known for his classic anthology verse works such as Ode to the West Wind and The Masque of Anarchy. He is also well known for his long-form poetry, including Queen Mab and Alastor.3 Articles
Langston Hughes
James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1901 – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. He moved to New York City as a young man, where he made his career. One of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote about the period that "the negro was in vogue", which was later paraphrased as "when Harlem was in vogue."2 Articles
O. Henry
O. Henry (1862 - 1910) was an American short story author whose real name was William Sydney Porter. Henry's rich canon of work reflected his wide-range of experiences and is distinctive for its witticism, clever wordplay, and unexpected twist endings.2 Articles
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his mystery and macabre tales. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States, and of American literature.2 Articles