Algernon Charles Swinburne
English poet, playwright and novelist (1837–1909)
1837–1909, born in London
- Born
- 5 April 1837
- Birthplace
- London
- Died
- 10 April 1909
From their work
There was a bad poet named Clough, Whom his friends all united to puff. But the public, though dull, Has not quite such a skull As belongs to believers in Clough.
Blessed was she that bare,Hidden in flesh most fair,For all men's sake the likeness of all love;Holy that virgin's womb,The old record saith, on whomThe glory of God alighted as a dove;Blessed, who brought to gracious birthThe sweet-souled Saviour of a man-tormented earth.
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