The Frog Prince

Open the door, my princess dear,
Open the door to thy true love here!
And mind the words that thou and I said
By the fountain cool, in the greenwood shade.

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English poet known for "The Angel in the House," a narrative poem celebrating married love that became a cultural touchstone.

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