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PoetryDB

The PoetryDB API provides free access to classic and contemporary poetry, enabling developers to build applications that require structured poetic content.

Developed by Thundercomb

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120msLatency
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No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Search poems by author and title

Full Endpoint URL
https://poetrydb.org/author,title/Shakespeare;Sonnet
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://poetrydb.org/author,title/Shakespeare;Sonnet'
Expected Response
{
  "lines": [
    "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"
  ],
  "title": "Sonnet 18",
  "author": "William Shakespeare"
}
Version:v1
Limit:Unlimited
Real-World Applications
  • Educational apps for poetry studyOptimized Capability
  • Literature-themed chatbotsOptimized Capability
  • Creative writing tools and story generatorsOptimized Capability
  • Random poetry features for blogsOptimized Capability
  • Poetry content for word gamesOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication or API keys required
  • ✓ Free and open-source API
  • ✓ Fast JSON responses
  • ✓ Flexible and granular search capabilities
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited to existing collection—no new poem submissions
  • ✗ No official SDKs or client libraries
  • ✗ API structure may not cover all desired metadata fields
  • ✗ Potential downtime during maintenance due to open-source hosting

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
8 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 5 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests/hour

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited requests with reasonable usage. No account or credit card required.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building educational or literary apps seeking instant access to classic and modern poetry.

Not Recommended For

Users needing copyrighted modern poems, multimedia content, or advanced text analytics.

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
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