“But whither am I strayed? I need not raise Trophies to thee from other men's dispraise; Nor is thy fame on lesser ruins built; Nor needs thy juster title the foul guilt Of Eastern kings, who, to secure their reign, Must have their brothers, sons, and kindred slain.”
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John Denham
John Denham, an English poet, was born in 1615 and died in March 1669. His poetry was well-received during his time, particularly known for his pastoral poems. more
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