“Cruelty is the highest pleasure to the cruel man; it is his love.”
Quote by Walter Savage Landor
Work
Barrow and Newton. Peleus and Thetis. The King of Ava and Rao-Gong-Fao. Photo Zavellas and his sister Kaido. Epicurus, Leontion, and Ternissa. The Empress Catharine and Princess Dashkoff. William Penn and Lord Peterborough. Miguel and mother. Metellus and Marius. Nicolas and Michel. Leofric and Godiva. Izaac Walton, Cotton, and William Oldways
This book is a compilation of detailed biographical accounts and historical narratives that span a wide range of subjects. It includes profiles of notable figures such as Barrow and Newton, the mythical Peleus and Thetis, the King of Ava and Rao-Gong-Fao, and the historical Photo Zavellas and his sister Kaido. The collection also delves into the lives of Epicurus, Leontion, and Ternissa, as well as the Empress Catharine and Princess Dashkoff. It covers figures from the realms of politics, such as William Penn and Lord Peterborough, and explores personal relationships like that of Miguel and his mother. Additionally, it includes accounts of the historical figures Metellus and Marius, Nicolas and Michel, and the legendary couple Leofric and Godiva. The book also features sketches of notable individuals from literature, such as Izaac Walton, Cotton, and William Oldways. more
Author
Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor was an English writer known for his poetry and prose. His works are renowned for their wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights, which have had a lasting impact on literature. more
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