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Lord Ullin's Daughter
Thomas Campbell
About Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell (1777-1844) was born in Scotland. He is chiefly remembered for his sentimental poetry dealing specially with human affairs. He was also one of the initiators of a plan to found what became the University of London. In 1799, he wrote 'The Pleasure of Hope', a traditional 18th century survey in heroic couplets. He also produced several stiriing patriotic war songs - "Ye Mariners of England", "The Soldier's Dream", "Hohen Linden" and in 1801, "The Battle of the Baltic".
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- 1.
Having read this extract, identify the stages of a person's life as Shakespeare has done. Write down these stages in your note book, and sum up the characteristics of each stage in two or three words. e.g.
Stage Characteristic feature infancy crying - 2.
Explain the following.
... all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances... - 3.
Explain the following.
And then the lover,
Sighing like furnace... - 4.
Explain the following.
a soldier,
... Seeking the bubble reputation
Even in the cannon's mouth.