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George Chapman, an English dramatist and translator, was born in 1559 and died on May 12, 1634. He is renowned for his translations of Homer's 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey', which have had a profound impact on subsequent literature and academic research.

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Famous George Chapman Quotes

“Give me a spirit that on this life's rough sea Loves t'have his sails filled with a lusty wind, Even till his sail-yards tremble, his masts crack, And his ship run on her side so low That she drinks water, and her keel plows air.”

Life Giving Running Spirit Sides Water Air Sea Wind Drink Lows Give Me Filled Ships This Life Rough Cracks Sail Yards Drink Water Masts Keel Rough Seas

Book:The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles Duke of Byron

Source: The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles Duke of Byron

“Let no man value at a little price A virtuous woman's counsel; her winged spirit Is feathered often times with heavenly words, And, like her beauty, ravishing and pure.”

Men Littles Spirit Values Pure Heavenly Virtuous Like Her Her Beauty Virtuous Woman

Author:George Chapman

“Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height.”

Inspirational Spirit Spirituality Greatness Worthy Height

Book:The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles Duke of Byron

Source: The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles Duke of Byron

About the Author

Born: 1559
Died: May 12, 1634
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 51

Books & Sources

The Works of George Chapman: PlaysRelated source material

Eastward Ho!Related source material

The Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles Duke of ByronRelated source material

The Works of George Chapman: Poems and Minor TranslationsRelated source material

Bussy D'ambois: George ChapmanRelated source material

Comedies and Tragedies: Now First Collected with Illustrative Notes and a Memoir of the AuthorRelated source material

Hero and Leander: A PoemRelated source material

Homer's Batrachomyomachia, hymns and epigramsRelated source material

The BallRelated source material

The Iliad: by HomerRelated source material

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