“Love wakes men, once a lifetime each; They lift their heavy lids, and look; And, lo, what one sweet page can teach They read with joy, then shut the book.”
Quote by Coventry Patmore
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Coventry Patmore
Coventry Patmore was an English poet known for his romantic and philosophical works. Born on July 23, 1823, he spent much of his life in London, where he worked as a civil servant. Patmore's poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he is best remembered for his epic poem 'The Angel in the House'. He passed away on November 26, 1896. more
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