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Lifetime: 1775 - 1864 Passed: ≈ 160 years ago

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Walter Savage Landor

Books by Walter Savage Landor

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Dying Speech of an Old Philosopher

Poetry Philosophy Speech
Morality Spirit Death Life Wisdom Mortality Age Mindfulness Meaning Soul Philosophy Legacy

The 'Dying Speech of an Old Philosopher' is an eloquent and introspective poem in which the speaker, an aged philosopher, reflects on his life and impending death. With a profound and contemplative tone, the philosopher imparts his wisdom, delving in...

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Imaginary Conversations

This is a group of Imaginary Conversations by Walter Savage Landor. It is a series of dialogues of historical and mythical characters. Marcellus and Hannibal, Queen Elizabeth and Cecil, Peter the Great and Alexis, Louis XIV and Father La Chaise, Henr...

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Maid's Lament

LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of The Maid's Lament by Walter Savage Landor. This was the Weekly Poetry project for August 25, 2109. ------ Walter Savage Landor was an English writer, poet, and activist. The critical acclaim he receive...

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One Lovely Name

LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of One Lovely Name by Walter Savage Landor. This was the Weekly Poetry project for July 26, 2020.------- Walter Savage Landor (1775 - 1864) was an English writer, poet, and activist. Today he is best kn...