"From too much love of living, From hope and fear set free, We thank with brief thanksgiving Whatever gods may be That no life lives for ever; That dead men rise up never; That even the weariest river Winds somewhere safe to sea."
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Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909) was a formidable English poet, playwright, and novelist known for his innovative use of meter and rhythm, as well as his exploration of themes like love, death, and the divine. Born into an aristocratic family in London, Swinburne's literary career began with the publication of his first volume of poetry, "Atalanta in Calydon," which garnered acclaim for its lyrical beauty. His legacy endures through works that challenged Victorian norms, firmly establishing him as a key figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement and a precursor to modernist poetry.
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"Time turns the old days to derision, Our loves into corpses or wives; And marriage and death and division Make barren our lives."
Algernon Charles Swinburne