Arthur O'Shaughnessy

Alternative Names: O'Shaughnessy, Arthur William Edgar
Birth Year: 1844
Death Year: 1881
Notes: British poet and herpetologist of Irish descent, born in London. He is most remembered for his ode beginning with the words "We are the music makers, /And we are the dreamers of dreams" which has been set to music several times.

Poems/Lyrics:

Title Alternate Title(s) Composer(s)
A Love Symphony Opus 30, No. 3 Pitt, Percy
The Music Makers Opus No. 69 Elgar, Edward