Thomas Gray (26 December 1716 – 30 July 1771) was an English poet, letter-writer, classical scholar and professor at Cambridge University. He is widely known for his Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, published in 1751.
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“Nor even thy virtues, tyrant, shall avail
To save thy secret soul from nightly fears,
From Cambria’s curse, from Cambria’s tears!’”
—Thomas Gray (1716–1771)
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“‘Ruin seize thee, ruthless king!
Confusion on thy banners wait,”
—Thomas Gray (1716–1771)