“Tis mighty easy o'er a glass of wine On vain refinements vainly to refine, To laugh at poverty in plenty's reign, To boast of apathy when out of pain, And in each sentence, worthy of the schools, Varnish'd with sophistry, to deal out rules Most fit for practice, but for one poor fault That into practice they can ne'er be brought.”
Quote by Charles Churchill
Work
The Poetical Works of Charles Churchill: With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes
This book is a compilation of the poetic works of Charles Churchill, featuring a detailed biography, critical evaluation, and annotations to aid readers in understanding the poems. more
Author
Charles Churchill
Charles Churchill was a prominent English poet of the 18th century, known for his satirical poetry. He passed away on November 4, 1764. Churchill is recognized as one of the significant satirical poets in the history of English literature. more
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