The document provides brief biographies of several famous poets: - Emily Dickinson wrote over 1800 poems and was an introvert who had few friends she corresponded with by letter. - John Donne wrote romantic sonnets about love. - Lord Byron had a sensitive leg injury that he later corrected with a special boot. - Maya Angelou wrote the acclaimed book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and received a Grammy award. - Edgar Allan Poe tried to make a living solely through writing and refused regular work.