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But let them sleep, Lord, and me mourn a space.
John Donne
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About John Donne

John Donne was a Poet from Kingdom of England (1572–1631).

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Who said "But let them sleep, Lord, and me mourn a space."?
This quote is attributed to John Donne, a Poet from Kingdom of England.
When did John Donne live?
John Donne lived from 1572 – 1631.