To the Duchess of Sutherland (c. 1840).
“
Every poet hopes that after-times
Shall set some value on his votive lay.
— Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Every poet hopes that after-times
Shall set some value on his votive lay." in the context of "To the Duchess of Sutherland (c. 1840)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton
Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (22 March, 1808 – 15 June, 1877) was an English feminist, social reformer, and author of the early and mid-nineteenth century.
About Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton
Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (22 March, 1808 – 15 June, 1877) was an English feminist, social reformer, and author of the early and mid-nineteenth century.
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