(A Scholar is musing on his want of success.) To strive — a… - Jean Ingelow

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(A Scholar is musing on his want of success.) To strive — and fail. Yes, I did strive and fail;
I set mine eyes upon a certain night
To find a certain star

Jean Ingelow

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Jean Ingelow (March 17, 1820 – July 20, 1897) was an English poet and novelist.

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Alternative Names: Orris

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