A mass of dust, world’s momentary slave, Is man, in state of our old Adam made, Soon born to die, soon flourishing to fade.
Barnabe Barnes Quotes
Ah, sweet Content, where doth thine harbour hold.
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| Birth: | 1571 |
| Death: | 1609 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Poet |
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Barnabe Barnes was an English poet. He is known for his Petrarchan love sonnets and for his combative personality, involving feuds with other writers and culminating in an alleged attempted murder.
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