by John Masefield (1878 - 1967)
Theodore, or The Pirate King Matches original text
Language: English
They sacked the ships of London town, They burned the ships of Rye and Cadiz, They burned full many a city down; A bloody trade the pirate's is. But Theodore, Though dripping gore, Was always courteous to the ladies
First published in Broad Sheet, July 1905
Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
Composition:
- Set to music by Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson, Baron Berners (1883 - 1950), "Theodore, or The Pirate King", 1921, published 1922 [ voice and piano ], from Three songs, no. 2
Text Authorship:
- by John Masefield (1878 - 1967), "Theodore"
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
This text was added to the website: 2008-12-31
Line count: 7
Word count: 39