“For all we know that English people are/ Fed upon beef - I won't say much of beer/ Because 'tis liquor only, and being far/ From this my subject, has no business here;/ We know too, they are very fond of war,/ A pleasure - like all pleasures - rather dear;/ So were the Cretans - from which I infer/ That beef and battle both were owing her”
Quote by Lord Byron
Work
Byron: Selected Poetry and Prose
Compiled to showcase the literary genius of Lord Byron, this volume includes a variety of his poems and prose pieces, offering readers a comprehensive view of his creative output. more
Author
Lord Byron
Lord Byron, born on January 22, 1788, and died on April 19, 1824, was a prominent English Romantic poet. His poetry is characterized by its strong personality and passion, and has had a profound impact on literature. more
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