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“My name may have buoyancy enough to float upon the sea of time.”

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Richard Watson Gilder

Richard Watson Gilder was an American poet, born on February 8, 1844, and died on November 18, 1909. Gilder is known for his poetic works, which are deeply influenced by Romanticism, and often explore themes of nature, love, and philosophical musings on life. more

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