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“Pale amber sunlight falls across The reddening October trees.... Are we not better and at home In dreamful Autumn, we who deem No harvest joy is worth a dream? A little while and night shall come, A little while, then, let us dream.”

Quote by Ernest Dowson

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The Poems of Ernest Dowson

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Ernest Dowson
Ernest Dowson

Ernest Dowson, a British poet, was born on August 2, 1867, and died on February 23, 1900. His poetry is known for its melancholy and sadness, making him one of the representative figures of the late Victorian era. more

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