The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fa… - Matthew Arnold

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The sea is calm tonight.
The tide is full, the moon lies fair
Upon the straits;- on the French coast the light
Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand,
glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay.

Matthew Arnold

Dover Beach and Other Poems · May 17, 2012 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Matthew Arnold (December 24 1822 – April 15 1888) was an English poet, essayist and cultural critic. He also pursued a career as an inspector of schools.

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