British humorous poets

John Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician, songwriter and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.

14th century English poet and author (1343–1400)

English author and Christian apologist (1874–1936)

British writer and poet (1916–1990)

British artist, illustrator, author and poet (1812-1888)

English poet and classical scholar (1716–1771)

French-English writer (1870–1953)

British classical scholar and poet (1859-1936)

British actor (1918-2002)

English writer (1872-1956)

British writer (1875-1956)

Scottish writer 1585–1649

English poet and novelist (1779-1849)

English poet, songwriter and presenter of radio and television programmes

British poet (1831-1884)

British poet and humorist (1923-2006)

British writer (1909-1981)

British writer (1874–1936)

British navy officer and explorer