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Bombastes:
So have I heard on Afric's burning shore A hungry lion give a grievous roar; The grievous roar echoed along the shore.
Artaxaminous:
So have I heard on Afric's burning shore Another lion give a grievous roar; And the first lion thought the last a bore.
William Barnes Rhodes
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
William Barnes Rhodes
Born:
1772
Died:
1826
(aged 54)
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William Barnes Rhodes was an English author, best known for his burlesque opera, Bombastes Furioso.
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