“Tis the most certain sign, the world's accurst That the best things corrupted, are the worst; 'Twas the corrupted Light of knowledge, hurl'd Sin, Death, and Ignorance o'er all the world; That Sun like this (from which our sight we have) Gaz'd on too long, resumes the light he gave.”
Quote by John Denham
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Poems and Translations: With the Sophy, a Tragedy
This volume encompasses a selection of original poems and translations, enriched by the inclusion of a tragic tale known as 'The Sophy'. more
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John Denham
John Denham, an English poet, was born in 1615 and died in March 1669. His poetry was well-received during his time, particularly known for his pastoral poems. more
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