Caroline Keppel

British aristocrat

Lady Caroline Keppel (20 August 1737 – 11 September 1769) was a Scottish noblewoman who wrote the lyrics to "Robin Adair". She was the wife of the surgeon Robert Adair.

Quotes

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  • What’s this dull town to me?
      Robin’s not near.
    He whom I wished to see,
      Wished for to hear;
    Where’s all the joy and mirth
    Made life a heaven on earth?
    O! they’re all fled with thee,
      Robin Adair.
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