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Thomas Gray, a prominent English poet, was born on December 26, 1716, in London, and died on July 30, 1771. He is considered one of the representative figures of 18th-century English literature, known for his lyric poetry and satirical works.

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“T'was Spring, t'was Summer, all was gay Now Autumn bears a cloud brow The flowers of Spring are swept way And Summer fruits desert the bough”

Way Flower Bears Gay Summer Spring Fruit Clouds Desert Autumn Brows

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“Along the cool sequestered vale of life, They kept the noiseless tenour of their way.”

Way Life

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“Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife Their sober wishes never learn'd to stray; Along the cool sequester'd vale of life They kept the noiseless tenor of their way.”

Way Life Wish Learning Crowds Sober Strife Tenors Ignoble

Book:The poems and letters of Thomas Gray, with memoirs of his life and writings by W. Mason

Source: The poems and letters of Thomas Gray, with memoirs of his life and writings by W. Mason

“The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea, The ploughman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me.”

World Way Darkness Wind Gray Weary Parting Herds Tolls Curfew

Author:Thomas Gray