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“Very old are the woods; And the buds that break Out of the brier's boughs, When March winds wake, So old with their beauty are-- Oh, no man knows Through what wild centuries Roves back the rose.”

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Walter de La Mare
Walter de La Mare

Walter de La Mare was a British poet celebrated for his works of fantasy and supernatural fiction. Born on April 25, 1873, he is renowned for his evocative poetry and his contributions to the genre of ghost stories. De La Mare's writing frequently delves into themes of the subconscious and the supernatural, solidifying his status as one of the most significant poets of the early 20th century. more

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