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Anna Letitia Barbauld was an English poet, essayist, and educational writer, known for her contributions to the Romantic movement and her advocacy for women's education. Born on June 20, 1743, she passed away on March 9, 1825. Barbauld's poetry often reflected her concern for social issues and her commitment to women's rights.

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“Englishmen are said to love their laws; - that is the reason, I suppose, they give us so many of them, and in different editions.”

Giving Said Different Reason Law England Englishmen

Book:The Works of Anna Laetitia Barbauld: In Two Volumes

Source: The Works of Anna Laetitia Barbauld: In Two Volumes

“many things I knew, I have forgotten; many things I thought I knew, I find I know nothing about; some things I know, I have found not worth knowing; and some things I would give - O what would one not give to know? are beyond the reach of human ken.”

Knows Giving Humans Found Knowledge Knowing Forgotten

Book:The Works of Anna Laetitia Barbauld: In Two Volumes

Source: The Works of Anna Laetitia Barbauld: In Two Volumes

“Life! we've been long together Through pleasant and through cloudy weather; Tis hard to part when friends are dear,- Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh, a tear. Then steal away, give little warning. Choose thine own time, Say not "Good-night," but in some brighter clime, Bid me "Good-morning."”

Life Giving Littles Long Hard Together Night Morning Tears Friends Cost Dear Stealing Weather Pleasant Warning Sigh Brighter Good Night Cloudy

Book:Anna Letitia Barbauld: Selected Poetry and Prose

Source: Anna Letitia Barbauld: Selected Poetry and Prose

“The well taught philosophic mind To all compassion gives; Casts round the world an equal eye, And feels for all that lives.”

World Giving Feels Mind Wells Eye Compassion Taught Equal Rounds Casts Philosophic

Book:The Works of Anna Laetitia Barbauld: In Two Volumes

Source: The Works of Anna Laetitia Barbauld: In Two Volumes

About the Author

Born: June 20, 1743
Died: March 9, 1825
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 39

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The Works of Anna Laetitia Barbauld: In Two VolumesRelated source material

Anna Letitia Barbauld: Selected Poetry and ProseRelated source material

A Legacy for Young Ladies: Consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose and VerseRelated source material

The works of Anna Lætitia Barbauld: with a memoirRelated source material

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