Felicia Dorothea Hemans

Felicia Dorothea Hemans (1793-1835), née Browne, was a poetess, born in Liverpool. Her marriage was an unhappy one, and after the birth of five children ended in permanent separation. She was the authoress of a number of works, a complete edition of which occupies 7 volumes, the best of her productions being lyrics. She enjoyed the friendship of Wordsworth, Scott, and other literary celebrities of the time.

Wisdom & Quotes

• The boy stood on the burning deck

Whence all but he had fled.
- Casabianca

• The stately homes of England!

How beautiful they stand.
- The Homes of England

Sebastien Roch Nicolas Chamfort