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Last updated on December 18, 2024.

Nahum Tate

Nahum Tate was an Irish poet, hymnist and lyricist, who became Poet Laureate in 1692. Tate is best known for The History of King Lear, his 1681 adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, and for his libretto for Henry Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas.

Irish - Poet | 1652 - July 30, 1715

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While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The Angel of the Lord came down, And Glory shone around. — © Nahum Tate

While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The Angel of the Lord came down, And Glory shone around.

Nahum Tate

Nahum Tate

Great minds against themselves conspire, and shun the cure they most desire.

Nahum Tate

Nahum Tate

Friendship's the privilege of private men; for wretched greatness knows no blessing so substantial.

Nahum Tate

Nahum Tate

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