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Born in September 24, 1762 / Died in April 7, 1850 / United Kingdom / English

Poems by William Lisle Bowles

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On The Busts Of Milton, In Youth And Age, At Stourhead

...   These thinner locks, and that calm forehead speak! ...

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On An Unfortunate And Beautiful Woman

...     Poor Mary! though most beauteous in thy face, ...

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Avenue In Savernake Forest

...   The glimmering minster, through its pillared aisles, ...

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The Spirit Of Navigation

...   Looks to the lessening land, that seems to say, Farewell! ...

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Southampton Castle

...   This nether scene, a light from heaven shall stream&emsp ...

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At Malvern

...   The smile unchanged of peace, though pressed by care! ...

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On Mr. Howard's Account Of Lazarettos

...   To whom the afflicted kneel, the friendless call,&emsp ...

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The Missionary - Introduction

... but as the Missionary acts so distinguished a part, and as the whole of the ...

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Sonnet III. O Thou, whose stern command and precepts pure...

... The brave and good have bow'd their head and died ...

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On Leaving Winchester School

...   And think upon the joys that crowned my stripling years! ...

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The Missionary - Canto Fifth

...   St Pedro's church had rung its midnight chimes,&emsp ...

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At Dover

...   Thy peaceful breast, hie to yon steep, and think,-- ...

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The Rhine

...   Frowns the bleak cliff! There on the woodland's side ...

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Abba Thule's Lament For His Son Prince Le Boo

...   Now thrice twelve moons through the mid heavens have rolled ...

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Influence Of Time on Grief

... And meet life's peaceful evening with a smile - ...