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In the world of dreams, I have chosen my part.
Algernon Charles Swinburne
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Algernon Charles Swinburne
Age: 72 †
Born: 1837
Born: April 5
Died: 1909
Died: April 10
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Love, till dawn sunder night from day with fire Dividing my delight and my desire.
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Marvellous mercies and infinite love.
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