Charles Wolfe
1791 - 1823
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Biography
Charles Wolfe (1791-1823) was an Irish poet and clergyman. He is best known for his poem 'The Burial of Sir John Moore after Corunna,' which gained widespread popularity for its emotional depth and evocative language. Wolfe's works often explored themes of death, loss, and the transient nature of life, reflecting his own experiences of sorrow and melancholy. Despite his short life, his poetry continues to be appreciated for its poignant reflection on the human condition.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Not a drum was heard, not a funeral note, As his corse to the rampart we hurried; Not a soldier discharged his farewell shot, O'er the grave where our hero we buried.
2
'Slowly and sadly we laid him down, From the field of his fame fresh and gory; We carved not a line, and we raised not a stone, But we left him alone with his glory.'
3
But half of our heavy task was done, When the clock struck the hour for retiring; And we heard the distant and random gun That the foe was sullenly firing.
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Slowly and sadly we laid him down, From the field of his fame fresh and gory; We carved not a line, and we raised not a stone, But we left him alone with his glory.
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We carved not a line, and we raised not a stone, But we left him alone with his glory.