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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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In Memoriam

...   And say, since hopes of bliss on earth are vain, ...

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The Bells Of Ostend

... But still the sweet sounds, as they swelled to the air, ...

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Water-Party On The Beaulieu River, In The New Forest

...   When we sighed with delight as we stole down the stream! ...

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Wardour Castle

...   When all this empty world hath perished, like a scroll! ...

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Bamborough Castle

...   Blessed if her aid some fainting wretch may save, ...

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On A Landscape Bt Rubens

...   Shall charm all hearts, while truth and beauty live,&emsp ...

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The River Wainsbeck

...   And haunts that charmed his youth he would renew, ...

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The Convent

...   Temple and tower 'mid the bright landscape's hues, ...

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Monody, Written At Matlock

...   (Around whose beetling crags, with ceaseless coil,&emsp ...

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Sketch From Bowden Hill After Sickness

...   And grass-green pastures with their herds, and seats ...

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Song Of The American Indian

...   Through his bright scales shall pierce his heart ...

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Battle Of Corruna

...   Back on their gathering foes the tide of battle rolled ...

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Greenwich Hospital

...   Upon the tranquil Thames, and cheers the sinking scene ...

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Pole-Vellum, Cornwall

... --   Should ev'n one wish rise in thy breast, ...

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The Last Song Of Camoens

...   A transient fervour touched the old man's breast ...