Poets

Poetry was an integral part of art and literature in the Harlem Renaissance, and, as in other art forms of the time, both traditional and untraditional styles were used to great effect. Below you will find (in alphabetical order) some of the more influential poets of the Harlem Renaissance. You will notice a good bit of overlap between the poets listed here and the authors listed in the author section, since many of them wrote both prose and poetry. Click on the pictures below to learn a bit more about each one and their respective works and influence. You can also read a sample of each poet's work by clicking on the link below their names.