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Alfred Austin

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Alfred Austin

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British writer and poet (1835–1913)

Person · Open Library

Works
29

Top works

  • Bridling of Pegasus
  • England's Darling
  • Russia Before Europe
  • Leszko the Bastard - a Tale of Polish Grief
  • Leszko the Bastard

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Los Angeles
Active from
1984-09-09
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Discography

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
59
Total plays
75

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Quotes

  • Then, without toil, by vale and mountain side,Men found their few and simple wants supplied;Plenty, like dew, dropped subtle from the air,And Earth's fair gifts rose prodigal as prayer.Love, with no charms except its own to lure,Was swiftly answered by a love as pure.No need for wealth; each glittering fruit and flower,Each star, each streamlet, made the maiden's dower.
  • Lo, where huge London, huger day by day,O'er six fair counties spreads its hideous sway.
  • And Clara dies that Claribel may dance.
  • Let your houseBe spacious more than splendid, and be booksAnd busts your most conspicuous furniture.
  • Friendship cravesThe commerce of the mind, not the exchangeOf emulous feasts that foster sycophants.
  • Know, Nature, like the cuckoo, laughs at law,Placing her eggs in whatso nest she will.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Alfred
Family name
Austin
Gender
male
Place of birth
Leeds
Place of death
Ashford
Occupation
barrister
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
literature
Image
Alfredaustin.jpg
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Commons category
Alfred Austin
date of birth
1835-01-01
date of death
1913-01-01
name in native language
Alfred Austin
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Sources (2)

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Works in European collections

2 objects attributed to Alfred Austin, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana