John Cleveland

thumb John Cleveland (16 June 1613 – 29 April 1658) was an English Cavalier poet. He was best known for political satire. Quotes Had Cain been Scot, God would have changed his doom;Not made him wander, but continued him home. The Rebel Scot (1647) Variant: "confined" for "continued" Never Mark AntonyDallied more wantonlyWith the fair Egyptian Queen. Mark Antony (1647, '87) Like an ambassador that beds a queenWith the nice caution of a sword between. The Antiplatonic (1653) He that to ancient wreaths can bring no moreFrom his own worth, dies bankrupt on the score. The Times The marigold, whose courtier's faceEchoes the sun, and doth unlaceHer at his rise, at his full stopPacks and shuts up her gaudy shop. On Phillis, Walking before Sunrise External links The Works of Mr. John Cleveland (1687) — full text online at Google Books Category:1658 deaths Category:Poets from England Category:Satirists from England Category:University of Cambridge alumni Category:University of Cambridge faculty