“There is no surer mark of the absence of the highest moral and intellectual qualities than a cold reception of excellence.”
Quote by Philip James Bailey
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Philip James Bailey
Philip James Bailey (April 22, 1816 – September 6, 1902) was an English poet of the Victorian era, best known for his epic poem 'Festus'. Born in Nottingham, he studied law at the University of Glasgow but chose poetry over a legal career. 'Festus', published in 1839, is a philosophical and religious epic exploring themes of faith, love, and redemption, which gained considerable popularity and went through multiple editions. Influenced by Byron and Shelley, Bailey's work reflects Romantic idealism and Victorian moral concerns. Despite later works like 'The Angel World' and 'The Mystic', he never replicated the success of 'Festus'. He spent most of his life in Nottingham and Jersey, and died in relative obscurity. Today, he is remembered as a minor but notable figure in Victorian poetry. more
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