The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold, · Lord Byron

And the might of the Gentile, unsmote by the sword

The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold, And his cohorts were gleaming in purple and gold; And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea, When the blue wave rolls nightly on deep Galilee.

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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.