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Jean Ingelow, a renowned British poet, was born on March 17, 1820, in London, and passed away on July 20, 1897. Her poetry is known for its dreamlike style and rich imagination.

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“O sleep! O sleep! Do not forget me. Sometimes come and sweep, Now I have nothing left, thy healing hand Over the lids that crave thy visits bland, Thou kind, thou comforting one. For I have seen his face, as I desired, And all my story is done. O, I am tired.”

Kind Sometimes Done Stories Hands Faces Left Sleep Forget Healing Tired Comforting Crave Bland Forget Me

Book:The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

“You moon, have you done something wrong in heaven / That God has hidden your face?”

Done Faces Heaven Moon Your Face

Book:The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

“Her face betokened all things dear and good, The light of somewhat yet to come was there Asleep, and waiting for the opening day, When childish thoughts, like flowers would drift away.”

Light Faces Waiting Flower All Things Dear Opening Good Day Opening Day Baseball Opening Day Opening Day Baseball Childish Things

Book:The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

About the Author

Born: March 17, 1820
Died: July 20, 1897
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 47

Books & Sources

The Poetical Works of Jean IngelowRelated source material

PoemsRelated source material

Off the Skelligs: A NovelRelated source material

Off the Skelligs: Collection of British and American AuthorsRelated source material

Poems by Jean IngelowRelated source material

The Monitions of the Unseen: And Poems of Love and ChildhoodRelated source material

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