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Lifetime: 1791 - 1852 Passed: ≈ 173 years ago

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John Howard Payne

Books by John Howard Payne

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Home Sweet Home

Poetry Drama Music
Family 19th century Love Romanticism Home Music Nostalgia Patriotism Opera Theatre Song Lyrics

'Home Sweet Home' is a famous song by John Howard Payne, originally written for the opera 'Clari, Maid of Milan' in 1823. It is widely considered a timeless and beloved expression of longing for home and the comfort it provides. While the opera itsel...