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Quote by John Keats

“I see a lily on thy brow, With anguish moist and fever dew; And on thy cheek a fading rose Fast withereth too.”

Quote by John Keats

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John Keats, a British Romantic poet, was born on October 31, 1795, and died on February 23, 1821. Known for his profound depictions of nature, love, and death, Keats' poetry is characterized by its fresh style and sincere emotion, exerting a profound influence on poets of later generations. more

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