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Of darkness visible so much be lent, as half to show, half veil, the deep intent.

Alexander Pope

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
Literary Historian
Poet
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Alexander I Pope
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Shows
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Much
Intent
Deceit
Visible
Darkness
Deep
Half
Lent
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Veil

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