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Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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Letitia Elizabeth Landon was an English poet of the Romantic era, celebrated for her romantic verse. Born on August 14, 1802, she was a prominent figure in the literary scene of her time. Her work, often characterized by themes of love, nature, and the passage of time, left a lasting impression on readers and fellow writers. Tragically, her career was cut short when she passed away on October 15, 1838, at the age of 36.

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Famous Letitia Elizabeth Landon Quotes

“I would give worlds, could I believe One-half that is profess'd me; Affection! could I think it Thee, When Flattery has caress'd me.”

Thinking World Giving Believe I Believe Half Affection Thee Flattery Caress One Half

Book:The Venetian bracelet: the lost pleiad ; a history of the lyre, and other poems

Source: The Venetian bracelet: the lost pleiad ; a history of the lyre, and other poems

“it is a curious fact, but one which all experience owns, that people do not desire so much to appear better, as to appear different from what they really are.”

People Thinking Different Facts Desire Curious Wishful Thinking

Book:Romance and Reality

Source: Romance and Reality

“One would think that an unsuccessful volume was like a degree in the school of reviewing. One unread work makes the judge bitter enough; but a second failure, and he is quite desperate in his damnation. I do believe one half of the injustice - the severity of 'the ungentle craft' originates in its own want of success: they cannot forgive the popularity which has passed them over.”

Source: The Complete Works of L. E. Landon ...

“I do not think that life has a suspense more sickening than that of expecting a letter which does not come.”

Thinking Doe Letters Suspense Expecting

Book:The Complete Works of L. E. Landon ...

Source: The Complete Works of L. E. Landon ...

“It is amazing how much a thought expands and refines by being put into speech: I should think it could hardly know itself.”

Thinking Knows Should Speech

Book:Romance and Reality

Source: Romance and Reality

“I think hearts are very much like glasses. If they do not break with the first ring, they usually last a considerable time.”

Ifs Thinking Life Firsts Heart Lasts Break Glasses Rings Keep Moving Eyeglasses

Book:Romance and Reality

Source: Romance and Reality

About the Author

Born: August 14, 1802
Died: October 15, 1838
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 165

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