“Vain, weak-built isthmus, which dost proudly rise Up between two eternities!”
Quote by Abraham Cowley
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Abraham Cowley
Abraham Cowley was a 17th-century English poet renowned for his elegant poetic style and profound literary thoughts. His works had a profound impact on the literary world of his time and are considered among the representative figures of classical poetry. more
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