William Barnes

William Barnes (22 February 1801 – 7 October 1886) was an English writer, poet, minister, and philologist. He wrote over 800 poems, some in Dorset dialect and much other work including a comprehensive English grammar quoting from more than 70 different languages.

Read more about William Barnes:  Life, Example of Dorset Dialect Poetry

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    Leaves of the summer, lovely summer’s pride,
    Sweet is the shade below your silent tree,
    —William Barnes (1801–1886)