Famous gay poets

We've rounded up 25 of our favorite queer poets to close out National Poetry Month, which takes place in April. From seasoned legends to budding up-and-comers, here's 25 of the best.

Here we take a look at 10 of the greatest gay or bisexual figures in classic literature. 1. Oscar Wilde was born in ; and in the s, he was one of London’s most celebrated playwrights and poets. His plays were known and celebrated for their wit, humor, and attention to detail.

On this list, readers will find ten of the best LGBTQ poems. They touch on topics like love, identity, and passion. These poems were written by poets ranging from Sappho and Walt Whitman to Audre Lorde and Allen Ginsberg. Through a wide variety of techniques and perspectives, the poets on this list help define LGBTQ+ literature across the ages.

Here are the 25 Most Influential Gay Authors You Should Know About. 1. Oscar Wilde by W. & D. Downey from Wikimedia Commons. The Irish poet cum playwright was born on 16 October His famous works are The Happy Prince and Other Tales published in and The Picture of Dorian Gray ().