Sarah Williams

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For the fictional character from the movie Labyrinth, visit Sarah Williams (Labyrinth).

Sarah Williams (18371868) was an American poet, the author of The Old Astronomer to His Pupil.

A segment of her poem is used in the introduction to Ian Rankin's novel "Set in Darkness".

Though my soul may set in darkness,
it will rise in perfect light.
I have loved the stars too fondly
to be fearful of the night.
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