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Alfred Austin, an English poet and journalist, served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1896 until his death in 1913. Although criticized by some for his conservative verse and perceived lack of poetic innovation, Austin's work reflects the Victorian era's values and aesthetics, offering insights into the social and cultural milieu of his time.
"Public opinion is no more than this: what people think that other people think."
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