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) |
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A Love Symphony | Opus 30, No. 3 | Pitt, Percy |
The Music Makers | Opus No. 69 | Elgar, Edward |