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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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“And when midst fallen London, they survey The stone where Alexander's ashes lay, Shall own with humbled pride the lesson must By Time's slow finger written in the dust.”

Time Written Pride Lessons Stones Lays Fingers London Dust Fallen Midst Ashes Surveys

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“Time deals gently with me; and though I feel that I descend, the slope is easy.”

Feels Time Easy Deals Aging Slopes

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

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

“So fades a summer cloud away; So sinks the gale when storms are o'er; So gently shuts the eye of day; So dies a wave along the shore.”

Eye Time Dies Summer Clouds Wave Storm Shore Fades Gale

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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Books & Sources

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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