“We are violets blue, For our sweetness found Careless in the mossy shades, Looking on the ground. Love's dropp'd eyelids and a kiss,-- Such our breath and blueness is.”
Quote by Leigh Hunt
Work
The poetical works of Leigh Hunt
This volume includes a selection of Leigh Hunt's most celebrated poems, showcasing his unique style and contributions to the Romantic movement in English literature. more
Author
Leigh Hunt
Leigh Hunt was an English poet, essayist, and journalist, born in October 1784 and died on August 28, 1859. He was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement and is known for his literary contributions and social activism. more
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