“They are not long, the days of wine and roses. Out of a misty dream, our path emerges for a while, then closes, within a dream.”
Quote by Ernest Dowson
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Ernest Dowson
Ernest Dowson, a British poet, was born on August 2, 1867, and died on February 23, 1900. His poetry is known for its melancholy and sadness, making him one of the representative figures of the late Victorian era. more
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