And were an epitaph to be my story
I'd have a short one ready for my own.
I would have written of me on my stone:
I have a lovers quarrel with the world.

Robert Frost

The Lesson for Today

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Topic

Man and the world

Author

Robert Frost

Source

The Lesson for Today

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1941 1940s 20th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Frost, Robert. Reading of The Lesson for Today at Harvard University. 20 June 1941, Phi Beta Kappa Society meeting, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.

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Oh, what a beautiful mornin'
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I got a beautiful feelin'
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Topic
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Author

Rodgers and Hammerstein
Source
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' Oklahoma!
Medium
Song Musical
Genre
Great American songbook
Language
English
Time
1943 1940s 20th century
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Citation

Hammerstein, Oscar, II. "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'." Oklahoma! Composed by Richard Rodgers. 1943, St. James Theatre, New York City, New York, USA.

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Colette

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Topic
Lifelong love Love

Author

Colette
Genre
Autobiography and memoir
Language
French
Time
1941 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Colette. Looking Backwards. Peter Owen, 1975.