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Quote by John Keats

“--then on the shore Of the wide world I stand alone, and think Till love and fame to nothingness do sink.”

Quote by John Keats

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John Keats, a British Romantic poet, was born on October 31, 1795, and died on February 23, 1821. Known for his profound depictions of nature, love, and death, Keats' poetry is characterized by its fresh style and sincere emotion, exerting a profound influence on poets of later generations. more

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