Full-Text Poetry Collections

There are many websites dedicated to full-text poetry, though most feature only materials that are in the public domain and therefore freely available. You can also find full-text poetry in Individual Literature Collections from LION (UC Davis Users only).

Alex Catalogue of Electronic Texts

Online collection of public domain works from English and American literature.

American Verse Project

Compilation of American poetry published before 1920, including full text poetry of Dickinson, Sandburg, and more.

Atlantic Monthly's Poetry Page

Page maintained by the magazine to collect the poetry and articles published between 1995-present. Some poems also have audio files.

British Poetry 1780-1910: A Hypertext Archive

From University of Virginia Electronic Text Center, this full text collection of titles from various online sources gathers titles by major authors like Keats, Wordsworth, and Coleridge.

British Women Romantic Poets, 1789-1832

Provides searchable full-text SGML and HTML editions of volumes from the UC Davis Library's Kohler Collection.

Find a Poem

From the Academy of American Poets, this site allows keyword searching and browsing of over 12,000 poems online.

Internet Poetry Archive

Features selected contemporary poets' work, including Seamus Heaney, Robert Pinsky, and Margaret Walker.

Online Books Page

Enormous metasite with links to freely accessible literature online.

Poet's Corner

A general poetry source arranged by Author and Title, with broad subjects also available. Reprints selected poems, though little information is given concerning print editions or multiple versions.

Representative Poetry Online

From the U. of Toronto, a collection of over 2000 English poems from medieval period to the beginning of the 20th century. Indexes by poet, title, first line, date, and keyword.

Walt Whitman Archive

Extensive site dedicated to Whitman and his poetry. Also includes searchable bibliography and an early audio recording of the poet.

William Blake Archive

A hypermedia archive from the Library of Congress and other institutions that offers full-text editions of Blake's illuminated and non-illuminated works.

General Websites for Poets & Writers

Academy of American Poets

Features online poetry and information on major poets, as well as details on available awards and grants.

Poets House Directory of American Poetry Books

Searchable directory of American poetry published after 1990, with basic information and a descriptive review.

Museum of American Poetics

Page dedicated to multimedia poetics in American poetry. See the "links" page for more online archives.

Yahoo Poetry Page

Broad page with links to poetry sources, publishers, and international poetry.

Alien Flower

Free newsletter (you must sign up) featuring news, advice, and essays by successful contemporary poets.

Electronic Poetry Center

Extensive site from SUNY Buffalo, with links to e-poetry, major presses, and relevant organizations for poets and creative writing topics.

National Federation of State Poetry Societies

Non-profit organization that sponsors numerous annual poetry contests.

Poetic Voices

Online webzine with numerous articles, reviews, and information on contests & conferences.

Poetry Society of America

Includes information on contests and the national Favorite Poem Project. Use the "PSA Resources" link for information on major poetry journals/magazines, conferences, colonies, & festivals.

Poetry Today Online

Geared toward the Internet poet, this site serves as a resource directory and forum. Includes useful "how-tos" on publishing.

Rhyming Dictionary

Quick reference dictionary that will search for rhymes, synonyms, and more.

Writer Beware

Gives up to date news and warnings about fraudulent literary agents and unethical publishing practices.