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Preferably not the Internet.
Project Gutenberg http://funadvice.com/r/3knh0gs5fu
Poe: http://funadvice.com/r/3le83r4vqu
Shakespeare: http://funadvice.com/r/bf0hc0rt1qn
Just follow the links and download which ever books you want, in the most appropriate format.
-- Best wishes - Majikthise.
A local library may contain very useful information in an encyclopedia, autobiographies, and/or other biographies. You may also ask a librarian they usually guide you to information. I think there should be a book about poets, again, ask a librarian.