“Fortune, honour, beauty, youth, Are but blossoms dying; Wanton pleasures, doting love, Are but shadows flying.”
Quote by Thomas Campion
Work
Ancient critical essays upon English poets and poesy
This book is a compilation of scholarly essays that delve into the works of English poets and the art of poetry, offering insights and analysis from a historical perspective. more
Author
Thomas Campion
Thomas Campion, born on February 12, 1567, and died on March 1, 1620, was an English composer and poet. His works encompassed religious music, secular songs, and dramatic music, which had a profound impact on later musicians. more
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