1851 in poetry

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June – While waiting to cross the English Channel on honeymoon, English poet Matthew Arnold probably begins to compose the poem "Dover Beach" (published 1867).

[1] Dath years link to the corresponding "[year] in poetry" article: Birth years link to the corresponding "[year] in poetry" article:

Title page of Thomas Holley Chivers ' Eonchs of Ruby