Henry Fothergill Chorley Quotes

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Then here's to the oak, the brave old oak,
Who stands in his pride alone!
And still flourish he, a hale green tree,
When a hundred years are gone!

Henry Fothergill Chorley

Now gold hath sway; we all obey
And a ruthless king is he;
But he never shall send our ancient friend
To be tost on the stormy sea.

Henry Fothergill Chorley

A song to the oak, the brave old oak,
Who hath ruled in the greenwood long!

Henry Fothergill Chorley

Henry Fothergill Chorley

Henry Fothergill Chorley

Born: December 15, 1808

Died: February 16, 1872 (aged 63)

Bio: Henry Fothergill Chorley was an English literary, art and music critic, writer and editor. He was also an author of novels, drama, poetry and lyrics.

Known for:

Thirty Years' Musical Recollections (1862)
The National Music of the World
Modern German Music (1854)

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