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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

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“There's no dew left on the daisies and clover; there's no rain left in heaven.”

Left Heaven Despair Rain Dew Daisies Clovers

Book:The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

“O sleep, we are beholden to thee, sleep; Thou bearest angels to us in the night, Saints out of heaven with palms. Seen by thy light Sorrow is some old tale that goeth not deep; Love is a pouting child.”

Children Light Night Heaven Sleep Love Is Sorrow Angel Saint Tales Thee Palms Deep Love Goeth Pouting

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

“How gently rock yon poplars high Against the reach of primrose sky With heaven's pale candles stored.”

Heaven Stars Sky Rocks Candle Pale

Book:Poems

Source: Poems

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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