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Felicia Hemans was a prominent English poet of the Romantic era, recognized for her emotive and patriotic verse. Born on September 25, 1793, she achieved recognition for her heartfelt and nationalistic poetry. Hemans' work frequently reflected her profound sense of national pride and her compassion for the struggles of the common people. She passed away on May 16, 1835, leaving behind a legacy of powerful poetry that is still celebrated today.

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Famous Felicia Hemans Quotes

“There is strength deep bedded in our hearts, of which we reck but little till the shafts of heaven have pierced its fragile dwelling. Must not earth be rent before her gems are found?”

Heart Littles Earth Found Heaven Strength Fragile Dwelling Gems

Book:The Works of Mrs Hemans;: With a Memoir of Her Life,

Source: The Works of Mrs Hemans;: With a Memoir of Her Life,

“Alas! for love, if thou art all, And nought beyond, O earth.”

Ifs Life Art Earth Alas

Author:Felicia Hemans

“Oh! lovely voices of the sky Which hymned the Saviour's birth, Are ye not singing still on high, Ye that sang, "Peace on earth"?”

Source: The Poetical Works of Mrs. Felicia Hemans: Complete in One Volume

“Come, I come! ye have called me long, I come o'er the mountain with light and song: Ye may trace my step o'er the wakening earth, By the winds which tell of the violet's birth, By the primrose-stars in the shadowy grass, By the green leaves, opening as I pass.”

May Long Light Earth Song Stars Steps Wind Birth Mountain Spring Green Opening Grass Violet April Springtime May Day Green Leaves

Book:Poetical works

Source: Poetical works

About the Author

Born: September 25, 1793
Died: May 16, 1835
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 21

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The Poetical Works of Mrs. Felicia Hemans: Complete in One VolumeRelated source material

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The Siege of Valencia: A Parallel Text EditionRelated source material

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Records of Woman, with Other PoemsRelated source material

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The Works of Mrs Hemans;: With a Memoir of Her Life,Related source material

The Works: With a Memoir of Her Life, by Her Sister : in Seven Volumes. ¬The forest sanctuary ¬[u.a.]Related source material

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