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1. This beautiful lady is considered to be one of the six best Waka poets from the early Heian period. Little is known about her actual life, but her name has become a synonym for the epitome of beauty. A variety of rice has been named after her. Can you name this lady of melancholy from the land of the rising sun?
2. This Nobel laureate poet was born in Calcutta in the year 1861. The scion of a family of rich aristocrats, this talented poet was also an author, patriot, painter and educationist. He is the only poet to be credited with writing (or inspiring) the national anthems of three different countries. Can you name him?
3. This 'prophetic' poet from Lebanon was a maestro of the romantic style of prose poetry. A painter of exceptional caliber and the author of unique philosophical writings, he was said to be inspired by the works of Francis Marrash. Singer Elvis Presley was reportedly a great admirer of his work. A museum has been dedicated to him in Bsharri. Can you name this mystical poet-seer?
4. One of the greatest English Romantics, this handsome nobleman is also hailed by the Greeks as a national hero. Famous as much for his talent as a poet as for his unorthodox lifestyle, bisexual tendencies and disregard for convention, his rivalry with John Keats is almost legendary. His daughter, the Countess of Lovelace, collaborated with Charles Babbage, the father of computers. Can you name this flamboyant poet?
5. This Nobel laureate poet was born as Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto. An outstanding poet and diplomat, he was an advisor to President Salvador Allende. He led a turbulent life owing to his political activities and there is controversy regarding his death. His works include the collection T"entativa del Hombre Infinito". Can you name this Chilean legend?
6. This French poet, author, artist and dramatist is best known for his works "Les Misérables" and "Notre-Dame de Paris". A poem collection in his early youth earned him a royal pension from Louis XVIII. Originally a royalist, he is credited with shaping the Third Republic and democracy in France. Who was this great man?
7. This 'caged bird' was an American poet and activist. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson, she is believed to have pursued a series of occupations, including fry cook, prostitute, nightclub dancer and performer. She was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and was chosen by a US president to recite her poem during his inauguration. Who is this outstanding poet?
8. Mathematician, astronomer, philosopher and poet, this Persian legend has made an invaluable contribution to Rubaiyat poetry. He has written an important book on the principles of algebra. He also helped reform the Iranian calendar. Who is this oriental poet-philosopher?
9. The sixth son of the previous ruler of Southern Tang, this kindhearted royal had neither the will nor the temperament to be a king. Forced into leadership by circumstances, he spent his time in composing Ci poems of extraordinary beauty. His kingdom was finally seized by the Song army. The King was exiled and ultimately poisoned to death. Who is this romantic poet-king from ancient China?
10. This winner of four Pulitzer Prizes is known for his masterful depictions of the rural life and the "actions of ordinary men". Although he attended Dartmouth College for only 2 months, he received over 40 honorary degrees from universities including Princeton, Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard. His famous last words were "I had a lover's quarrel with the world". Can you name this phenomenally talented poet?
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