“Eagle of flowers! I see thee stand, And on the sun's noon-glory gaze; With eye like his, thy lids expand, And fringe their disk with golden rays: Though fix'd on earth, in darkness rooted there, Light is thy element, thy dwelling air, Thy prospect heaven.”
Quote by James Montgomery
Work
The Poetical Works of James Montgomery: With a Memoir
This volume presents a selection of poems written by James Montgomery, a prominent 19th-century poet. It includes a detailed biography that offers insight into Montgomery's life and the context in which his poetry was composed. more
Author
James Montgomery
James Montgomery, born on November 4, 1771, and died on April 30, 1854, was a renowned editor, poet, writer, and socialist. He had a significant impact in the fields of literature and editing, with his works spanning poetry, prose, and criticism. more
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