Yes, in the sea of life enisled, With echoing stra · Matthew Arnold

Is it so small a thing To have enjoyed the sun, To

Yes, in the sea of life enisled, With echoing straits between us thrown, Dotting the shoreless watery wild, We mortal millions live alone .

Life Solitude

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Matthew Arnold

1822-12-24 — 1888-04-15 · Laleham

Matthew Arnold (24 December 1822 – 15 April 1888) was an English poet and cultural critic. He was Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford from 1857 to 1867. Arnold is remembered today for his poetry and for his critical insights into the social and religious trends of his time. He is also one of the most influential examiners of the 19th century. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, headmaster of Rugby School and historian.