“And friends, dear friends,--when it shall be That this low breath is gone from me, And gone my bier ye come to weep, Let One, most loving of you all, Say, "Not a tear must o'er her fall; He giveth His beloved sleep.”
Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Work
'He Giveth His Beloved Sleep'
This book delves into the complexities of sleep and its significance in human life, intertwining the protagonist's personal journey with enigmatic occurrences surrounding sleep. more
Author
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a prominent English Romantic poet, was born on March 6, 1806, and died on June 29, 1861. Her poetry is renowned for its profound emotions and rich imagination, making her one of the greatest female poets of the 19th century. more
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