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History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.
Percy Bysshe Shelley
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About Percy Bysshe Shelley

Percy Bysshe Shelley was a Poet from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1792–1822).

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Who said "History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man."?
This quote is attributed to Percy Bysshe Shelley, a Poet from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Percy Bysshe Shelley live?
Percy Bysshe Shelley lived from 1792 – 1822.