All works of Jupiter Hammon are in the public domain.
Yes, the poems written by Edgar Allan Poe are in the public domain since his works were published before 1923. Some of his most famous poems that are now in the public domain include "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," and "The Bells."
Sam Walter Foss, yes. Raymond A. Foss, no.
The poems themselves are in the public domain, but any given translation may have its own protection.
I wouldn't think that would qualify as copyright infringement because aren't his poems under public domain?
Yes: the 1917 Prufrock and Other Observations (includes "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"), the 1920 Poems(includes "Gerontion"), and the 1922 The Waste Land are in the public domain. Later works are still protected.
First known African-American published author: Jupiter Hammon (poem "An Evening Thought: Salvation by Christ with Penitential Cries", published as a broadside)First known African-American woman to publish a book: Phillis Wheatley (Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral)
No; copyright exists even when the rightsholder is not known, and even in countries that allow formal registration, it's possible to register anonymously or pseudonymously.
First known African-American published author: Jupiter Hammon (poem "An Evening Thought: Salvation by Christ with Penitential Cries", published as a broadside)First known African-American woman to publish a book: Phillis Wheatley (Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral)
The first published poet in American history is generally considered to be Anne Bradstreet. She was an English-born poet who immigrated to America in the 1600s and published a collection of poems titled "The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America" in 1650.
Any book of romantic poetry should be able to provide these poems. Alternatively, these poems can also be found online at the web domain "LovePoemsAndQuotes."
Both poems can be found in the public domain online through websites like Project Gutenberg or Google Books. You can also check with your local library for collections of poetry that may include these poems by Bonny Elizabeth Parker.
Yes, "Reluctance" by Robert Frost is in the public domain as it was published before 1923, which means it is no longer under copyright protection. You are free to use and share it without seeking permission.