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“In a cool solitude of trees Where leaves and birds a music spin, Mind that was weary is at ease, New rhythms in the soul begin. - In a Cool Solitude of Trees”

Quote by William Kean Seymour

Book:The Cats of Rome: New and Selected Poems

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The Cats of Rome: New and Selected Poems

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William Kean Seymour

William Kean Seymour was a renowned American writer born in 1887. His works spanned various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. Seymour's writing career spanned half a century, and his works had a profound impact on the literary world. more

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