Epigrams by George Borrow (1914)
Epigrams is a collection of witty and humorous sayings by George Borrow, a 19th-century English writer and traveler. The book is divided into two sections: “Epigrams” and “Maxims.” The epigrams are short, often humorous sayings that are meant to be thought-provoking and entertaining. The maxims are longer, more serious sayings that offer advice and wisdom. The book is full of Borrow’s unique wit and wisdom, and it is sure to entertain and enlighten readers of all ages.
By George Borrow · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Classical Literature, Humor · 470 words
First lines
1 / Assume a friend's face when a foeman you spy, / For his hatred you'll turn into friendship thereby. / Deal gentle words round you when threats are outpoured, / For not against silk do we use the sharp sword. / By means of caresses and promises fair, / The elephant fierce you may guide with a hair.
2 / The lion in woods finds prey of noble kind, / In fields of air the hawk sufficient meat; / He who would hunt within a house confined, / Must needs possess the spider's hands and feet.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Classical Literature, Humor, Romance
- Length: 470 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Poetry — EPIGRAMS is a collection of poems written by George Borrow, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Classical Literature — EPIGRAMS is a collection of poems written in a classical style, making classical literature the second most relevant genre.
- Humor — EPIGRAMS contains humorous poems, making humor the third most relevant genre.
- Romance — EPIGRAMS contains some poems about love and romance, making romance the fourth most relevant genre.
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1 · Ballads · Poetry · always · assume · better · bread · cannot · chance · deal · face · foe