“Sure there are poets which did never dream Upon Parnassus, nor did taste the stream Of Helicon; we therefore may suppose Those made not poets, but the poets those.”
Quote by John Denham
Work
The Poems of Edmund Waller
This book compiles a selection of works by Edmund Waller, showcasing his contributions to English poetry during the Restoration period. more
Author
John Denham
John Denham, an English poet, was born in 1615 and died in March 1669. His poetry was well-received during his time, particularly known for his pastoral poems. more
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