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
Notable works
- 1871 Songs before Sunrise
- Poems and Ballads
- The Garden of Proserpine
- On the Russian Persecution of the Jews
- Lesbia Brandon · erotica
- Tristram of Lyonesse
- In Memory of Aurelio Saffi
- Before the Mirror
- The Tale of Balen · read free
- Anactoria
From their work
I can truly say with Shelley that I have been fortunate in friendships: that I have been no less fortunate in my enemies than in my friends.
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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