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John Masefield was an influential British poet known for his works that deeply explored the themes of nature and the sea. His poetry, characterized by its unique style and profound love for the natural world, includes notable works such as 'Sea Fever' and 'Cargoes'. Born on June 1, 1878, he passed away on May 12, 1967.

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Famous John Masefield Quotes

“When the last sea is sailed and last shallow charted, When the last field is reaped and the last harvest stored, When the last fire is out and the last guest departed Grant the last prayer that I pray, Be good to me, O Lord.”

Lasts Death Prayer Lord Fire Sea Fields Praying Be Good Grants Guests Shallow Harvest I Pray Departed

Book:The Poems and Plays of John Masefield: Poems

Source: The Poems and Plays of John Masefield: Poems

“Only the road and the dawn, the sun, the wind, and the rain, And the watch fire under stars, and sleep, and the road again.”

Stars Sleep Watches Sun Fire Wind Travel Rain Dawn

Book:Selected poems

Source: Selected poems

“Love is a flame to burn out human wills, Love is a flame to set the will on fire, Love is a flame to cheat men into mire.”

Men Life Humans Love Is Fire Flames Cheat Burn Out Human Will

Book:The Collected Poems

Source: The Collected Poems

“Love is a flame to set the will on fire”

Love Love Is Fire Flames

Book:The Poems and Plays of John Masefield: Poems

Source: The Poems and Plays of John Masefield: Poems

About the Author

Born: June 1, 1878
Died: May 12, 1967
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 73

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The Collected PoemsRelated source material

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