Felicia Hemans
English poet (1793-1835) · Writers · Died at 41
Felicia Dorothea Hemans was an English poet. Regarded as the leading female poet of her day, Hemans was immensely popular during her lifetime in both England and the United States, and was second only to Lord Byron in terms of sales.
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Two of her opening lines, "The boy stood on the burning deck" and "The stately homes of England", have acquired classic status.
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Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1793 to 1835 · aged 41
