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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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All Long Life Feet Flower Heart Heaven Moon World Faces Glad Golden Men Miracle Night Reason Bland Born Children Clovers Daisies

Famous Jean Ingelow Quotes

“Such a slender moon, going up and up, Waxing so fast from night to night, And swelling like an orange flower-bud, bright, Fated, methought, to round as to a golden cup, And hold to my two lips life's best of wine.”

Two Night Flower Moon Wine Rounds Lips Golden Cups Orange Bud Slender Swelling Waxing

Book:The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

“The moon looks upon many night flowers; the night flowers see but one moon.”

Looks Night Flower Moon Full Moon Crescent Moon Moon Night

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“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

“O fateful flower beside the rill- The Daffodil, the daffodil!”

Flower Daffodil

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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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