I was half mad with beauty on that day.

William Morris

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Topic

Beauty

Author

William Morris

Source

The Defense of Guenevere

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1858 1850s 19th century

Occupation

Designer Artist

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Morris, William. "The Defence of Guenevere." The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems. London: Bell & Daldy, 1858.

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Genre
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