“Every poet hopes that after-times
Shall set some value on his votive lay.”

To the Duchess of Sutherland (c. 1840).

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English feminist, social reformer, and author 1808–1877

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“Every poet hopes that after-timesShall set some value on his votive lay.”

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“Every poet hopes that after-times
Shall set some value on his votive lay.”