“The Stoic's doctrine, and the Cynic's tub, Are pleasant things to read of in a book; But who can suffer being dumb and blind, When all the world with measles is purblind?”

About John Cleveland

Poet • English

John Cleveland was a prominent English poet, satirist, and royalist active during the mid-17th century. Associated with the metaphysical poets, he was highly regarded in his time, with his reputation even eclipsing that...