Robert Southey - Thalaba the Destroyer: "No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each

A prominent figure in the Romantic movement, Robert Southey was a member of the "Lake Poets" and is known for his poignant critiques of the slave trade. His influential works include "Inchcape Rock" and "The Story of the Three Bears." Southey's life intertwined with notable contemporaries like Coleridge, with whom he shared a vision for a utopian society. He served as Poet Laureate for three decades and was a prolific biographer and translator, especially of Portuguese and Spanish literature. His legacy includes a rich body of poetry, essays, and historical writings.