Addison's "Campaign" and Gray's "Elegy". (Joseph Addison)(Thomas Gray) Rodney Stenning Edgecombe. Full Text: COPYRIGHT 2004 Heldref Publications In the meditation set at the heart of the "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," which he completed in 1750, Gray notes that deprivation curtails opportunities for evil as well as for good. Chief amongst these is violent individual ambition, which Gray deplores (in marked contrast to Addison's "Campaign" of 1704, which had celebrated the military success
This gives the audience a picture of soldiers with heavy bags on their ... ... middle of paper ... ... victory." He seems to see the battle as a battle that must happen in order for something good to come of it. He uses "it was a famous victory" a few times at the end of verses, which he is determined to get across the point of this battle was worth fighting for, though he contradicts himself as he cannot explain what it is. Kaspar corrects Wilhelmine when she states that it was a
Winston Churchill was born unexpectedly at Blenheim Palace, a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. He was the youngest son of Randolph Churchill and Jennie Churchill. Addison stated, “Winston’s father, Lord Randolph Churchill, was a younger son of the seventh duke of Marlborough, a substantial Tory statesman who had held office under Disraeli” (Addison 8). His father was a successful man. Addison added, “His mother, Jennie Churchill, was the daughter of a New York financier, Leonard Jerome, and
Winston Churchill was born on November 30, 1874, at Blenheim Palace, the famous palace near Oxford that was built by the nation for John Churchill, the first duke of Marlborough. Blenheim meant a lot to Winston Churchill. It was there that he became engaged to his wife, Clementine Ogilvy Hozier. He later wrote his historical masterpiece, The Life and Times of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough. With English on his father's side and American on his mother's, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
everyone in the British nation to succeed in life. According to history.com, Winston felt that “the world should have victory”(history.com). Churchill was “named the Greatest Britain”(history.com). Winston Churchill was born on November 30th,1847 at Blenheim Palace, London. Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill is his full name. His parents were Randolph Churchill, who was a politician, and Jennie Churchill, who was the daughter of a millionaire. Although he never had a close relationship with his parents
Winston Churchill was born to an American mother and a British father. Some would say he was comprised of the best of both worlds because of his parentage. Winston was born on November 30, 1874 at Blenheim Palace in the town of Woodstock in Oxfordshire in the United Kingdom to Lord Randolph Churchill and Lady Jeanette Churchill. Winston’s father, Lord Randolph Churchill, who was the second son of the seventh Duke of Marlborough, inherited no titles or property from his father so while Winston was
was elected 4 times he was president thought March 4 1933-April 12 1945. Franklin led the U.S from isolationism to a victory over Nazi Germany. Years later Frank died in April 12 1945 in Warm Spring GA. Winston Churchill, born November 30, 1874 in Blenheim Palace, UK by Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill. He was president through 1917-1925 and 1937-1949. He led America victory in the First World War. He also led the nation in economic boom in the 20’s. Churchill died January 24, 1965 in London UK. Charles
one of the greatest leaders in world history. He was Prime Minster or political leader of Great Britain during World War II (1939-1945). He was also a talented speaker, writer and painter. Winston Churchill was born on the 30th of November 1874, in Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England. Winston’s childhood was quiet challenging and unhappy. He talked with a stutter and lisp, he was very stubborn and with his high spirits he annoyed everyone. As Winston was discouraged by his school days he still had
emotion that he shows would give Britain hope, courage and most of all determination. Winston Churchill spoke these words at the House Commons; his way of talking to people was a power which he held. Winston Churchill was born November, 30 1874, in Blenheim Palace. He was born into a wealthy family who treated Winston to a rich lifestyle. In 1893 Churchill entered the Royal Military College as a cadet, from here on he rose to the top ranks commanded with great authority. He began to have political
Many people know about Maya Angelou. These people know her as a poet, but she is also an influential speaker as well as a writer. Maya Angelou is one of the most influential African American women of all time. She is most known for her books and poems, for example, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and also Gather Together in My Name. Although Maya Angelou is most famous for these, she has one significant accomplishment that many people would not know about. In 1972, she was the first African American
Louis was dignified and imposing with charming manners, but he was also hard working, patient and self-disciplined with an iron physical constitution. He maintained a strict routine of official business, every day. Short of height, he was of modest intelligence (not much helped by his upbringing undertaken largely by his servants) and lacking of a sense of humor. Possessed of a colossal pride, he loved grandeur, glory, military reviews and petty details (uniforms, equipment, drill). Louis was the
In the war between countries, technology has played a huge part in the outcome; this is especially evident during the time of World War II. Technology in warfare consisted of weapons, vehicles, aircrafts, and chemical reactants. Technology during World War I was lacking and countries knew when World War II began that in order for them to be victorious they must have the most technologically advanced weapons and other devices or systems that would benefit the nation. The Allies were victorious
Beginning as a boy who hated school to a man who could sway another with a single speech, his personal change was drastic; but so was the change that he brought to the world and Great Britain. On November 30, 1874, Winston Leonard Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace (Black 40). His father was Lord Randolph; a persistent politician who spent much of his time working for the Liberal Party. His mother was Jennie Jerome; a young woman who was the daughter of an American millionaire (41). Throughout his life
against Spain and France in the War of Spanish Succession [6]. The conflict raged from 1701 to 1714 amongst the parties, over who had the right to succeed Charles the second as king of Spain [6]. Several battles are considered classics in military history, notably the Grand Alliance victories at Blenheim (1704) and Railleries (1706), which drove the French forces from Germany and the Netherlands, and the Franco-Bourbon Spanish victory at Almansa (1707), which in turn broke the Grand Alliance hold over
from the book Croydon in the 1940's and 1950's publisher Croydon Natural History And Scientific Study [5] See Appendix One [6] Surrey at war by Bob Olgey [7] An Aircraft used during the war for the war effort [8] Croydon Airport and the Battle For Britain by Douglas Cluett [9] Report by a court from the inquest [10] Report Courageous Croydon can be found in the booklet. [11] Croydon in the 40's and 50's [12] An exhibition on the Second World War. [13] From The Memoirs of