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Songs Before Sunrise

by Algernon Charles Swinburne

In Songs Before Sunrise, Algernon Charles Swinburne calls for a new dawn of freedom and enlightenment. This collection of poems is a passionate and lyrical celebration of the human spirit, and it challenges the reader to question the status quo. Swinburne's poems are characterized by their lush language, passionate imagery, and radical politics. He writes about a wide range of topics, including love, death, nature, and politics. But always, his poems are infused with a sense of hope and optimism for the future. Songs Before Sunrise is a classic of English poetry, and it continues to inspire and challenge readers today. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the power of poetry to change the world.

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English

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English

Published In

1871

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Algernon Charles Swinburne (5 April 1837 – 10 April 1909) was an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. He is best known for his poetry, which is characterized by its lush language, passionat...

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