Edward Hovell-Thurlow, 2nd Baron Thurlow

Edward Hovell-Thurlow, 2nd Baron Thurlow (10 June 1781 – 4 June 1829) was the 2nd Baron Thurlow, known also as a poet. In 1814 he assumed by royal licence the additional surname of Hovell, in commemoration of his ancestor Sir Richard Hovell. Quotes Select Poems (1821) May! queen of blossoms,And fulfilling flowers,With what pretty musicShall we charm the hours?Wilt thou have pipe and reed,Blown in the open mead?Or to the lute give heedIn the green bowers? Song. To May, st. 1 Light heart, light foot, light food, and slumber light,These lights shall light us to old Age's gate,While monarchs, whom rebellious dreams affright,Heavy with fear, death's fearful summons wait. Sonnet ("When In The Woods I Wander All Alone"), l. 5 Then live who may, where honied words prevail,I with the deer, and with the nightingale! Sonnet ("When In The Woods I Wander All Alone"), l. 13 The crimson Moon, uprising from the Sea,With large delight, foretells the harvest near. Sonnet. When Travelling, in the Evening, l. 1 Nature is always wise in every part. Sonnet. To a Bird, that Haunted the Waters of Lacken, in the Winter, l. 14 External links Category:1781 births Category:1829 deaths Category:Poets from England Category:People educated at Charterhouse School Category:University of Oxford alumni