James Elroy Flecker

James Elroy Flecker (5 November 1884 – 3 January 1915) was an English poet, novelist and playwright. As a poet he was most influenced by the Parnassian poets.

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    For lust of knowing what should not be known,
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    And Space with gaunt grey eyes and her brother Time
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