Epigram: The World Is A Bundle Of Hay

Lord Byron

Epigram: The World Is A Bundle Of Hay

The world is a bundle of hay,
Mankind are the asses who pull;
Each tugs it a different way,
And the greatest of all is John Bull.

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Lord Byron

1788-01-22 — 1824-04-19 · Cidade de Westminster

George Gordon Byron, famously known as Lord Byron, was a leading figure of the Romantic movement in English literature. His life and works were marked by passionate idealism, flamboyant rebellion against social conventions, and intense personal experiences. Byron's poetry often explored themes of love, freedom, and the sublime, characterized by its lyrical power, dramatic intensity, and engagement with classical and contemporary concerns. His adventurous life, including his involvement in the Greek War of Independence, contributed significantly to his enduring image as a heroic and Byronic figure.