“There whil'st the world prov'd prodigal of breath, the headless trunks lay prostrated in heaps; this field of funerals sacred unto death, did paint out horror in most hideous shapes: whil'st men unhors'd, horses unmast'red, stray'd, some call'd on those whom they most dearly lov'd, some rag'd, some groan'd, some sigh'd, roar'd, promis'd, pray'd, as blows, falls, faintness, pain, hope, anguish mov'd.”
Quote by William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling
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William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling
William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling, was a renowned Scottish poet. Born in 1570 and died on September 12, 1640, he is known for his poetic works that hold a significant place in the history of Scottish literature. more
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