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50 Amazing Contemporary International Poets

This is a list of 50 contemporary poets from countries all around the world. Some of the names are more famous than others but all have had a significant impact on modern poetry either through their longevity as celebrated poets, through awards they have won, published works, or literary activism. With the exception of the very first entry the list is in alphabetical order.
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  1. 1

    Maya Angelou

    1928
    “ American. Highly esteemed poet and author who recited at the inauguration for one American president, Bill Clinton, and received the Presidential Medal of Honor from another, Barack Obama. „
  2. 2

    Aberjhani

    1957
    “ Author of 4 books of poetry and some of the most popular quotes on the Internet.  „
  3. 3

    Adonis

    Adonis (Ali Ahmad Saïd Esber)
    “ Syrian poet working in traditional Arabic tradition with bold elements of surrealism. „
  4. 4

    Elizabeth Alexander

    1962
    “ American. Presidential inauguration poet. „
  5. 5

    John Ashbery

    1927
    “ American. „
  6. 6

    Margaret Atwood

    1939
    “ Canada. „
  7. 7

    Amiri Baraka

    1934
    “ American. „
  8. 8

    Richard Blanco

    “ Any poet who reads at a presidential inauguration becomes an instant literary superstar and that's what Richard Blanco did during Barack Obama's second inauguration. He added to his status by being the first openly gay, Latino, and youngest poet to spit at the inauguration.   „
  9. 9

    Robert Bly

    1926
    “ American. „
  10. 10

    Michael Rothenberg

    “ Founder of the 100 Thousand Poets for Change Movement.   „
  11. 11

    Yves Bonnefoy

    1923
    “ France. „
  12. 12

    Frank Chipasula

    1949
    “ Malawi. „
  13. 13

    Billy Collins

    1941
    “ American. „
  14. 14

    Carol Ann Duffy

    1955
    “ Scotland „
  15. 15

    Jacques Dupin

    1927
    “ France. „
  16. 16

    Nikky Finney

    “ Winner of the 2011 National American Book Award for her book of poetry HEAD OFF AND SPLIT. „
  17. 17

    Carolyn Forché

    1950
  18. 18

    Nikki Giovanni

    1943
    “ American. „
  19. 19

    Louise Glück

    1943
  20. 20

    Ray González

    “ Mexican-American. „
  21. 21

    Marilyn Hacker

    1942
    “ American. „
  22. 22
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    Kamiko Hahn

    “ American. „
  23. 23

    Donald Hall

    1928
    “ American. „
  24. 24

    Suheir Hammad

    1973
    “ Palestinian-American. „
  25. 25

    Terrance Hayes

    1971
    “ American. „

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    1. Clark Benson
      50 Amazing Contemporary International Poets at 4/05/2011 11:45 PM
      very cool list(s) - welcome to Ranker and thanks for sharing these
    2. Konnoisseur411
      Aberjhani at 4/05/2011 2:59 PM
      American author of four books of poetry, an encyclopedia on the Harlem Renaissance, and other noted works.
    3. Konnoisseur411
      Maya Angelou at 4/05/2011 2:58 PM
      American poet and author awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom and many other honors.
    4. Ariel Kana
      50 Amazing Contemporary International Poets at 4/05/2011 11:06 AM
      If I had all the time in the world, I would sit under a tree and read all of these amazing poets. If only...
      1. Konnoisseur411
        50 Amazing Contemporary International Poets at 4/05/2011 11:20 PM
        Start one book or one poem at a time.

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