Anna Seward — English Writer born on December 12, 1747, died on March 25, 1809

Anna Seward was a long eighteenth century English Romantic poet, often called the Swan of Lichfield... (wikipedia)

Time's stern tide, with cold Oblivion's wave, Shall soon dissolve each fair, each fading charm.
Were I to flatter myself with the possibility of success in such combat, it would indeed be presumption.
Let me be content with being happy, without sighing that I am not distinguished.
Though just biographical record will touch the failings of the good and the eminent with tenderness.
A masculine education cannot spare from professional study and the necessary acquisition of languages, the time and attention which I have bestowed on the compositions of my countrymen.