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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A FOREIGN RULER, by WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He says, my reign is peace, so slays Last Line: Invades, and drowns them all in tears. Subject(s): Freedom; Napoleon I (1769-1821); Soldiers; Liberty | |||
He says, My reign is peace, so slays A thousand in the dead of night. Are you all happy now? he says, And those he leaves behind cry quite. He swears he will have no contention, And sets all nations by the ears; He shouts aloud, No intervention! Invades, and drowns them all in tears. | 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 A FIESOLAN IDYL by WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR |
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