International society of poetry

Photo by jules a. Poetry, an ancient and revered art form, has captivated the human imagination for centuries.

Famous foreign poets

In its oral form, poetry predates written language itself let alone other forms of art such as Music and paintings. From the epics of Homer to the sonnets of Shakespeare for generations poems have been a vessel of expression, conveying the deepest emotions, ponderings, and observations of the human experience. While some argue that poems are a dying art in contemporary society, overlooked amidst the rise of other mediums, it can be argued that the power of poetry remains as potent as ever.

Therefore, in appreciation of this art form, this article will look to identify and discuss 30 of the most famous poems in the world.

Famous international poems

It was first published in Here is our list of the most famous movie directors including Nolan! The poem depicts a traveler at a crossroads considering two diverging paths. The paths are a metaphor for the decisions we have to make in life. He claims that choosing the unconventional path over the common one can result in a more contented and genuine existence.

O Captain! My Captain! Walt Whitman , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. This phrase, the title of the poem has been referenced time and time again in pop culture.