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“Let the winds blow! a fiercer gale Is wild within me! what may quell That sullen tempest? I must sail Whither, O whither, who can tell!”

Quote by Edmund Clarence Stedman

Book:The Poetical Works of Edmund Clarence Stedman

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The Poetical Works of Edmund Clarence Stedman

This book compiles a selection of the poetic works of Edmund Clarence Stedman, showcasing his contributions to American literature with a focus on his verse compositions. more

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Edmund Clarence Stedman

Edmund Clarence Stedman was an American poet known for his lyrical and prose poems. His works often revolve around themes of natural landscapes and human emotions, deeply influenced by Romanticism and Transcendentalism. more

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