Less well known, however, is the fact that half of Shakespeare’s poems were addressed to a young man, an unnamed “Fair Youth.” Depending on which Shakespeare scholar you ask, the gesture is either ...

The Romantic poets redefined how we think about topics such as nature, revolution and the imagination - but just how well do you know them? And how romantic were they really? BBC Bitesize ...

So, in light of that, we’ve picked out some of the most famous, beautifully written and romantic quotes from literature. Whether you’re looking for a love poem as inspiration for a wedding ...

Vincent Quinn, Vincent Quinn is a Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Sussex. Focusing on poets such as Thomas Gray and William Cowper, Pre-Romantic Poetry investigates pastoral poetry and ...

Valentine's Day isn't the only romantic holiday. Many a couple has enjoyed a midnight kiss at New Year. That’s Liz Lochhead’s inspiration for View of Scotland/Love Poem. The poem combines ...

If you're stuck on what to write in a Valentine's Day card, you can take inspiration from these 10 romantic poems. I love you like this because I don’t know any other way to love, except in this ...