Born in 1806: English poet née Moulton-Barrett (1806-61)

Portrait drawing by (1815-74), 1859

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“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.”



🖼️'The Lovers', 1923:

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-- feminist, campaigner for better education, reforms to child labour law, Italian independence and the abolition of slavery…and also one of the greatest Victorian poets! ✍️📚

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