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Ebenezer Elliott, born on March 17, 1781, and died on December 1, 1849, was a British poet known for his social criticism and political satire, particularly focusing on the lives and rights of the working class.

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Famous Ebenezer Elliott Quotes

“Almighty Father! let thy lowly child, Strong in his love of truth, be wisely bold,-- A patriot bard, by sycophants reviled. Let him live usefully, and not die old!”

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Book:The Poetical works

Source: The Poetical works

About the Author

Born: March 17, 1781
Died: December 1, 1849
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 14

Books & Sources

The Poetical worksRelated source material

Selected Poetry of Ebenezer ElliottRelated source material

Elliott's Poems: The village patriarch, Love, and other poemsRelated source material

Kerhonah ; The Vernal Walk ; Win Hill: And Other PoemsRelated source material

Poetical worksRelated source material

The Poems of Ebenezer ElliottRelated source material

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