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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

History Philosophy
History Politics Renaissance Literature Fiction Philosophy Classical literature Dialogues Historical Characters Mythical Characters

This book consists of a series of imaginary conversations between historical and mythical characters, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, history, philosophy, and literature. The characters engage in lively and thought-provoking discuss...

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Maid's Lament

Poetry Romance Tragedy
19th century Love Romanticism Loss Betrayal England Poetry Unrequited love Heartbreak Grief Maid Lament

The Maid's Lament is a poignant poem by Walter Savage Landor, a prominent English writer and poet of the 19th century. It tells the tale of a heartbroken maid, abandoned by her lover. The poem captures the raw emotion of unrequited love and the pain...

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One Lovely Name

Poetry
Historical Conversation Poetic

One Lovely Name presents 17 recordings of a poem by Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864), an English writer and activist. Landor is best known for his collection of Imaginary Conversations between historical figures and his pithy aphoristic verses.