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American

Richard Burton

1861–1940

Richard Burton (1861–1940) was an American poet, critic and teacher, born in Hartford, Connecticut, who taught English at the University of Minnesota.

His volumes of verse include Dumb in June (1895) and Lyrics of Brotherhood (1899).

Poems (14)

  1. Black Sheep
  2. Across the Fields to Anne
  3. The Song of the Unsuccessful
  4. The First Song
  5. Extras
  6. Love Is Strong
  7. On a Ferry Boat
  8. The Forefather
  9. An Unpraised Picture
  10. The Polar Quest
  11. In Sleep
  12. Of Those Who Walk Alone
  13. The City of the Dead
  14. Sealed Orders

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