“I think, whatever mortals crave, With impotent endeavor, A wreath--a rank--a throne--a grave-- The world goes round forever; I think that life is not too long, And therefore I determine, That many people read a song, Who will not read a sermon.”
Quote by Winthrop Mackworth Praed
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The Poetical Works of Winthrop Mackworth Praed
This volume compiles a selection of poems written by Winthrop Mackworth Praed, a 19th-century English poet. The collection reflects Praed's talent for lyrical expression and his engagement with various themes and subjects prevalent in his time. more
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