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Aubrey Vincent Beardsley

I lived from 1872-1898. I was from England, and am in the English category.

My poetry

  • The Valiant
    The Valiant was a noble bark
    As ever ploughed the sea,
    36 lines
  • The Ballad Of A Barber
    Here is the tale of Carrousel,
    The barber of Meridian Street.
    68 lines
  • The Courts Of Love
    The courts of love are fair to see
    Built of shining masonry
    22 lines
  • The Three Musicians
    Along the path that skirts the wood,
    The three musicians wend their way,
    45 lines
  • Dante In Exile
    Through sorrowís mist Godís glory shines most bright,
    Then may we feel His presence doubly nigh.
    14 lines
  • A Ride In A Omnibus
    Of all kinds of conveyances, I think the omnibus
    For many little reasons should be voted best by us;
    28 lines
  • The Ivory Piece
    Carelessly coiffed, with sash half slipping down
    Cravat mis-tied, and tassels left to stream,
    10 lines
  • Lines Written In Uncertainty
    The lights are shining dimly round about,
    The Path is dark, I cannot see ahead;
    12 lines
  • The Celestial Lover
    The Café Strelitz was almost empty.
    Upon a hot midday in July, Don Juan wandered into the Café Strelitz for his breakfast. I know not by what chance he had
    4 lines

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