Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Algernon Charles Swinburne
- And the best and worst of this is that neither is most to blame if you have forgotten my kisses and I have forgotten your name.
- I do not always touch her, lest the kiss leave my lips charred. Yea, Lord, a little bliss, Brief, bitter bliss, one hath for a great sin; but thou knowest how sweet a thing it is.
- And a bird overhead sang Follow, and a bird to the right sang Here; and the arch of the leaves was hollow, and the meaning of May was clear.
- But now that you are twain, you are cloven apart—flesh of his flesh, but heart of my heart.
- At the door of life, by the gate of breath, there are worse things waiting for men than death.
- I dare not always touch her, lest the kiss leave my lips charred. Yea, Lord, a little bliss, a brief bitter bliss, one hath for a great sin; but thou knowest how sweet a thing it is.
- Fierce midnights and famishing morrows, and the loves that complete and control all the joys of the flesh, all the sorrows that wear out the soul.
- We are not sure of sorrow, and joy was never sure; today will die tomorrow; time stoops to no man’s lure.
- But now, you are twain, you are cloven apart, flesh of his flesh, but heart of my heart; and deep in one is the bitter root, and sweet for one is the lifelong flower.
- For the crown of our life as it closes is darkness, the fruit thereof dust; no thorns go as deep as a rose’s; and love is more cruel than lust.
Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909) was a Victorian poet, playwright, and critic known for his passionate and sensual verse. Born on April 5, 1837, in London, England, Swinburne displayed remarkable poetic talent from a young age. He attended Eton College and later Balliol College, Oxford, where he developed friendships with other notable literary figures, such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
Swinburne’s early works, including “Atalanta in Calydon” (1865) and “Poems and Ballads” (1866), gained both acclaim and controversy due to their bold exploration of themes like eroticism and decadence. His poetic style, characterized by rich imagery and rhythmic complexity, set him apart from his contemporaries.
A fervent supporter of radical political and social causes, Swinburne’s outspoken views often stirred controversy. He was a vocal advocate for republicanism and sympathized with various revolutionary movements.
Throughout his career, Swinburne produced an extensive body of work, including plays, essays, and poems. His later years were marked by declining health and social withdrawal. Algernon Charles Swinburne passed away on April 10, 1909, leaving behind a legacy as one of the prominent voices of the Victorian era, known for his daring exploration of themes and his contribution to the aesthetic and decadent movements.
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