“From the languor of thy passion, From the paradise of thy pain, Give us a share of thy compassion, Give us a taste of thy wine.”

About Algernon Charles Swinburne

Poet • British

Algernon Charles Swinburne was an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. He is renowned for his technical skill, mastery of complex meters, and often controversial...