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Poems: The unknown eros, Amelia, etc

This book is a compilation of poems that delve into a range of emotional and thematic landscapes. It includes works that explore the enigmatic nature of love and desire, as well as pieces that focus on the character Amelia, offering readers a glimpse into her experiences and inner world. more

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Coventry Patmore
Coventry Patmore

Coventry Patmore was an English poet known for his romantic and philosophical works. Born on July 23, 1823, he spent much of his life in London, where he worked as a civil servant. Patmore's poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he is best remembered for his epic poem 'The Angel in the House'. He passed away on November 26, 1896. more

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“Love of colors bewilders the eye and it fails to see right. Love of harmonies bewitches the ear, and it loses its true hearing. Love of perfumes fills the head with dizziness. Love of flavors ruins the taste. Desires unsettle the heart until the original nature runs amok. These five are enemies of true life. Yet these are what men of discernment claim to live for. They are not what I live for. If this is life, then pigeons in a cage have found happiness!”