Robert Southey - Chronicle Of The Cid: "They sin who tell us Love can die: with Life all other passions fly, all others are but vanity."

A prominent figure of the Romantic era, Robert Southey was a poet and one of the "Lake Poets," whose work addressed social issues like the slave trade. He is known for classics such as "Inchcape Rock" and "The Story of the Three Bears," the latter being an enduring children's tale. Southey's life was intertwined with notable contemporaries like Coleridge and Wordsworth, and he served as Poet Laureate for 30 years. His extensive contributions also include biographies, essays, and translations, showcasing his scholarly expertise in literature and history.