TuesdayJan 27, 2026
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Sir Stephen Harold Spender CBE, (February 28, 1909, London - July 16, 1995) was an English poet, novelist and essayist who concentrated on themes of social injustice and the class struggle in his work.
The greatest poets are those with memories so great that they extend beyond their strongest experiences to their minutest observations of people and things far outside their own self-centeredness.
I think of those who were truly great. The names of those who in their lives fought for life, Who wore at their hearts the fire's center.
Born of the sun they traveled a short while towards the sun, And left the vivid air signed with their honour.
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