John Cunningham (poet and dramatist)

thumb| John Cunningham (1729 – 18 September 1773) was a Dublin-born playwright, poet and actor, who spent much of his life in Newcastle. Quotes His Bounty proceeds from his heart,   'Tis principle prompts the supply;His kindness exceeds my desert,   And often suppresses a sigh. "Verses, By Mr. Cunninham. Written about Three Weeks before his Death", in Samuel Johnson's Works of the English Poets, vol. 69 (London: Rivington and Marshall, 1790) p. 194 To pomp or proud titles she ne'er did aspire,   The damsel's of humble descent;The cottager, Peace, is well known for her sire,   And shepherds have nam'd her Content. "Content: A Pastoral", in Thomas Campbell's Specimens of the British Poets, vol. 6 (London: John Murray, 1819) p. 235 For see the rosy May draws nigh;   She claims a virgin queen;And hark, the happy shepherds cry,   'Tis Kate of Aberdeen. "May-Eve; or, Kate of Aberdeen", in Campbell's Specimens, vol. 6, p. 237 External links Category:1729 births Category:1773 deaths Category:Poets from Ireland Category:Playwrights from Ireland Category:Actors from Ireland Category:People from Dublin Category:People from Newcastle