“The rain is playing its soft pleasant tune fitfully on the skylight, and the shade of the fast-flying clouds across my book passed with delicate change.”
Book:Fugitive Poetry
Quote by Nathaniel Parker Willis
Work
Fugitive Poetry
Fugitive Poetry is a compilation of works that delve into the human experience of seeking liberation and evading constraints, capturing the essence of the fugitive spirit through verse. more
Author
Nathaniel Parker Willis
Nathaniel Parker Willis was an influential American author, editor, and critic, best known for his role as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, a leading literary magazine of the 19th century. Born on January 20, 1806, in Portland, Maine, Willis spent much of his life in Massachusetts, contributing significantly to the literary and intellectual life of the region. His work spanned a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. more
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