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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
STANZAS, by GEORGE GORDON BYRON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When a man hath no freedom to fight for at home Last Line: And, if not shot or hang'd, you'll get knighted. Alternate Author Name(s): Byron, Lord; Byron, 6th Baron Subject(s): Freedom | |||
WHEN a man hath no freedom to fight for at home, Let him combat for that of his neighbours; Let him think of the glories of Greece and of Rome, And get knock'd on the head for his labours. To do good to mankind is the chivalrous plan, And is always as nobly requited; Then battle for freedom wherever you can, And, if not shot or hang'd, you'll get knighted. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LOVE THE WILD SWAN by ROBINSON JEFFERS AFTER TENNYSON by AMBROSE BIERCE QUARTET IN F MAJOR by WILLIAM MEREDITH CROSS THAT LINE by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE EMANCIPATION by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER ALL IS VANITY, SAITH THE PREACHER' by GEORGE GORDON BYRON |
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