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Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

“This barren verbiage, current among men, Light coin, the tinsel clink of compliment.”

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Alfred Lord Tennyson was a prominent British Romantic poet known for his poetry that depicted nature, love, and heroism. His works, including 'In Memoriam A.H.H.' and 'Ulysses', are celebrated for their beauty and depth of emotion. more

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