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Lionel Johnson, born on March 15, 1867, and died on October 4, 1902, was an English poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, and is considered one of the representatives of late Victorian poetry.

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All Cities Cry Darkness Girdles Gloom Heavenly Immortality Library Needs Night

Famous Lionel Johnson Quotes

“Sombre and rich, the skies; Great glooms, and starry plains. Gently the night wind sighs; Else a vast silence reigns.”

Night Silence Rich Sky Wind Solitude Reign Sigh Gloom

Author:Lionel Johnson

“Yet, when the city sleeps; When all the cries are still: The stars and heavenly deeps Work out a perfect will.”

Stills Stars Sleep Perfect Cities Cry Work Out Heavenly

Book:Poetical Works of Lionel Johnson

Source: Poetical Works of Lionel Johnson

“Yeats, you need ten years in the library, but I have need of ten years in the wilderness.”

Needs Years Ten Library Wilderness Yeats

Author:Lionel Johnson

“While death and darkness girdle me I grope for immortality.”

Darkness Immortality Girdles

Book:Complete Poems

Source: Complete Poems

About the Author

Born: March 15, 1867
Died: October 4, 1902
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 4

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Complete PoemsRelated source material

Poetical Works of Lionel JohnsonRelated source material

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