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“Sister Simplicitie! Sing, sing a song to me,-- Sing me to sleep! Some legend low and long, Slow as the summer song Of the dull Deep.”

Quote by Sydney Thompson Dobell

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Sydney Thompson Dobell
Sydney Thompson Dobell

Sydney Thompson Dobell was an English poet celebrated for her romantic and lyrical poetry. Born on April 5, 1824, she spent her life in the English countryside, drawing inspiration from its natural beauty. Her poetry is known for its simplicity and emotional depth, capturing the essence of human emotions and the splendor of the English landscape. Dobell passed away on August 22, 1874. more

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