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Quote by William Barnes

“The beautiful in nature is the unmarred result of God's first creative or forming will,and ..the beautiful in art is the result of an unmistaken working of man in accordance with the beautiful in nature.”

Quote by William Barnes

Work

Selected poems

This book compiles a selection of poems that showcase the depth and diversity of the author's poetic voice, exploring a range of subjects and employing different literary techniques. more

Author

William Barnes

William Barnes, a British writer born on February 22, 1801, and died on October 7, 1886, is renowned for his rural poetry and prose. His works are typically themed around country life, reflecting his deep affection for his hometown. more

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