About Anna Lætitia Barbauld
1743-1825/EnglishAnna Lætitia Aikin was born on June 20th, 1743. Her family lived near the village of Kibworth Harcourt, in Leicestershire. Her father, John Aikin, was a Presbyterian minister and schoolteacher. Both he and her mother, Jane Jennings Aikin, were Presbyteria
Selected Quotes
Poetry & Stories
On A Lady's Writing
HER even lines her steady temper show ;Neat as her dress, and polish'd as her brow ;
A Thought on Death: November, 1814
When life as opening buds is sweet,And golden hopes the fancy greet,
A Summer Evening's Meditation
TIS past ! The sultry tyrant of the southHas spent his short-liv'd rage ; more grateful hours
An Inventory of the Furniture in Dr. Priestley's Study
A map of every country known,With not a foot to call his own.
A Thought on Death
When life as opening buds is sweet,And golden hopes the fancy greet,
About Anna Lætitia Barbauld
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Who is Anna Lætitia Barbauld?
1743-1825/EnglishAnna Lætitia Aikin was born on June 20th, 1743. Her family lived near the village of Kibworth Harcourt, in Leicestershire.
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Kavishala has 12 poems and stories by Anna Lætitia Barbauld, free to read on this page, along with selected quotes you can share.
Poems & Stories by Anna Lætitia Barbauld
On A Lady's Writing
HER even lines her steady temper show ;Neat as her dress, and polish'd as her brow ;
A Thought on Death: November, 1814
When life as opening buds is sweet,And golden hopes the fancy greet,
A Summer Evening's Meditation
TIS past ! The sultry tyrant of the southHas spent his short-liv'd rage ; more grateful hours
An Inventory of the Furniture in Dr. Priestley's Study
A map of every country known,With not a foot to call his own.
A Thought on Death
When life as opening buds is sweet,And golden hopes the fancy greet,
Life
LIFE! I know not what thou art,But know that thou and I must part;
Characters
OH ! born to sooth distress, and lighten care ;Lively as soft, and innocent as fair ;
Caterpillar
No, helpless thing, I cannot harm thee now;Depart in peace, thy little life is safe,
Delia, An Elegy
YES, DELIA loves! My fondest vows are blest ;Farewel the memory of her past disdain ;
Ode To Spring
SWEET daughter of a rough and stormy fire,**** Winter's blooming child ; delightful Spring !
Dirge
Pure spirit! O where art thou now!O whisper to my soul!
Hymn To Content
O Thou, the Nymph with placid eye !O seldom found, yet ever nigh !
Selected Quotes by Anna Lætitia Barbauld (चुनिंदा उद्धरण)
SWEET daughter of a rough and stormy fire,**** Winter's blooming child ; delightful Spring !
A map of every country known,With not a foot to call his own.
O Thou, the Nymph with placid eye !O seldom found, yet ever nigh !
No, helpless thing, I cannot harm thee now;Depart in peace, thy little life is safe,
HER even lines her steady temper show ;Neat as her dress, and polish'd as her brow ;
When life as opening buds is sweet,And golden hopes the fancy greet,
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