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“Thou hast been called, O sleep, the friend of woe, But 'tis the happy that have called thee so.”

Quote by Robert Southey

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Robert Southey
Robert Southey

Robert Southey, born on August 12, 1774, and died on March 21, 1843, was an influential English Romantic poet. Known for his poetry and literary criticism, Southey is considered one of the significant figures in the history of English literature. more

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