9 quotes by Ernest Dowson (1867-1900), English (Poet)

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Ernest Dowson

I cried for madder music and for stronger wine,
But when the feast is finished and the lamps expire,
Then falls thy shadow, Cynara! the night is thine.

Ernest Dowson

Last night, ah, yesternight, betwixt her lips and mine
There fell thy shadow, Cynara! thy breath was shed
Upon my soul between the kisses and the wine;
And I was desolate and sick of an old passion,
Yea, I was desolate and bowed my head:
I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashion.

Ernest Dowson

I cried for madder music and for stronger wine.

Ernest Dowson

They are not long, the days of wine and roses.

Ernest Dowson

I understand that absinthe makes the tart grow fonder.

Ernest Dowson

And I was desolate and sick of an old passion.

Ernest Dowson

They are not long, the weeping and the laughter. Love and desire and hate; I think they have no portion in us after We pass the gate.

Ernest Dowson

They are not long, the days of wine and roses. Out of a misty dream, our path emerges for a while, then closes, within a dream.

Ernest Dowson

Pale amber sunlight falls across The reddening October trees.... Are we not better and at home In dreamful Autumn, we who deem No harvest joy is worth a dream? A little while and night shall come, A little while, then, let us dream.

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About the Author

Ernest Dowson

Born: August 2, 1867
Died: February 23, 1900
Nationality: English
Profession: Poet, Novelist, Short-story Writer

Biography

Ernest Christopher Dowson was an English poet, novelist, short-story writer, often associated with the Decadent movement.

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ERNEST DOWSON

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