“We cannot know what John of Leyden felt Under the Bishop 's tongs - we can only Walk in temperate London, our educated city, Wishing to cry as freely as they did who died In the Age of Faith. We have our loneliness And our regret with which to build an eschatology.”
Quote by Peter Porter
Work
A Porter Selected: Poems, 1959-1989
This book is a compilation of poems that spans three decades, showcasing the author's work from 1959 to 1989. more
Author
Peter Porter
Peter Porter was a renowned British poet known for his unique poetic style and profound thematic explorations. His works spanned a wide range of subjects from personal emotions to social and political issues, leaving a profound impact on the British poetry scene. more
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