“And thou art terrible--the tear, The groan, the knell, the pall, the bier; And all we know, or dream, or fear Of agony, are thine.”
Quote by Fitz-Greene Halleck
Work
Alnwick Castle, with Other Poems
This volume presents a series of poems that take Alnwick Castle as their primary subject, exploring the architecture, history, and atmosphere of the Northumberland landmark. The collection also includes other poems on various themes, likely reflecting the poet's broader literary interests and observations. The work is a product of its time, offering readers a poetic engagement with a notable English castle and its surroundings. more
Author
Fitz-Greene Halleck
Fitz-Greene Halleck was an American poet known for his contributions to the early 19th-century American literary scene. His works often reflected the social and political issues of his time, and he is remembered for his poetry and his role as a military figure during the Civil War. more
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