“Yeats, you need ten years in the library, but I have need of ten years in the wilderness.”
Quote by Lionel Johnson
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Lionel Johnson
Lionel Johnson, born on March 15, 1867, and died on October 4, 1902, was an English poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, and is considered one of the representatives of late Victorian poetry. more
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