“Sonnet I am no stranger in the house of pain; I am familiar with its every part, From the low stile, then up the crooked lane To the dark doorway, intimate to my heart. Here did I sit with grief and eat his bread, Here was I welcomed as misfortune’s guest, And there’s no room but where I’ve laid my head On misery’s accomodating breast. So, sorrow, does my knocking rouse you up? Open the door, old mother; it is I. Bring grief’s good goblet out, the sad, sweet cup; Fill it with wine of silence, strong and dry. For I’ve a story to amuse your ears, Of youth and hope, of middle age and tears.”
Quote by Robert Nathan
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Robert Nathan
Robert Nathan (January 2, 1894 – May 25, 1985) was an American novelist, poet, and playwright. Born in New York City to a wealthy Jewish family, he attended Harvard University but left due to illness. Nathan wrote over 40 novels, blending fantasy with realism, including notable works such as Portrait of Jennie and The Bishop's Wife. His writing is known for its lyrical prose and philosophical themes. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood. Although his popularity waned in later years, Nathan is recognized for his unique contribution to American literature, bridging romanticism and modern psychological fiction. more
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