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Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

“Wearing all that weight Of learning lightly like a flower.”

Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Alfred Lord Tennyson

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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