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John Denham, an English poet, was born in 1615 and died in March 1669. His poetry was well-received during his time, particularly known for his pastoral poems.

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Famous John Denham Quotes

“Youth, what man's age is like to be, doth show; We may our ends by our beginnings know.”

Knows Men May Ends Shows Age Youth

Author:John Denham

“Sure there are poets which did never dream Upon Parnassus, nor did taste the stream Of Helicon; we therefore may suppose Those made not poets, but the poets those.”

May Made Dream Poet Taste Streams

Book:The Poems of Edmund Waller

Source: The Poems of Edmund Waller

“Learn to live well, that thou may'st die so too; To live and die is all we have to do.”

Life Wells May Dies Live Well

Book:The poetical works of Sir John Denham: With the life of the author

Source: The poetical works of Sir John Denham: With the life of the author

About the Author

Born: 1615
Died: March 19, 1669
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 20

Books & Sources

Poems and Translations: With the Sophy, a TragedyRelated source material

The Poems of Edmund WallerRelated source material

Poems and Translations: With The Sophy, a Tragedy. Written by the Honourable Sir John Denham, ...Related source material

The poetical works of Edmund Waller and Sir John DenhamRelated source material

The poetical works of Sir John Denham: With the life of the authorRelated source material

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