Quotes by Henry Austin Dobson

Henry Austin Dobson (1840-1921) was an English poet and biographer whose work elegantly bridged the Victorian and Edwardian literary periods. Born in a bustling London, Dobson was deeply influenced by the aesthetics of the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the rhythmic melodies of his contemporary poets. His poetry often celebrated beauty, love, and nostalgia, reflecting a keen sense of human emotion. Beyond his poetry, Dobson’s biographical works on figures like the playwright William Shakespeare solidified his legacy as a thoughtful chronicler of literary history.

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"Love comes unseen; we only see it go."

Henry Austin Dobson

"What ye have been ye still shall be, When we are dust the dust among, O yellow flowers!"

Henry Austin Dobson

"Time goes, you say? Ah, no! alas, time stays, we go."

Henry Austin Dobson

"I intended an Ode, And it turned to a Sonnet."

Henry Austin Dobson

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