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Life of Nelson

Robert Southey, named Poet Laureate in 1813, crafted an influential biography, The Life of Nelson, honoring Britains greatest Naval hero, Horatio, Lord Viscount Nelson.

Podcast · By Robert Southey · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Lost Illusions Two Poets-Honoré de Balzac (opens the original)

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    Robert Southey, named Poet Laureate in 1813, crafted an influential biography, The Life of Nelson, honoring Britains greatest Naval hero, Horatio, Lord Viscount Nelson. Nelson, who fell in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, remains in memory for his legendary call to duty, England expects that every man will do his duty. Southeys preface to the first edition reveals his goal of creating a concise yet comprehensive guide for young sailors, one that could be carried as a source of inspiration and a

  2. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    Day With Great Poets-May Gillington Byron (opens the original)

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    Robert Southey, named Poet Laureate in 1813, crafted an influential biography, The Life of Nelson, honoring Britains greatest Naval hero, Horatio, Lord Viscount Nelson. Nelson, who fell in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, remains in memory for his legendary call to duty, England expects that every man will do his duty. Southeys preface to the first edition reveals his goal of creating a concise yet comprehensive guide for young sailors, one that could be carried as a source of inspiration and a

  3. Episode · Aug 22, 2026

    Poems of American History, The Colonial Era-Various (opens the original)

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    Robert Southey, named Poet Laureate in 1813, crafted an influential biography, The Life of Nelson, honoring Britains greatest Naval hero, Horatio, Lord Viscount Nelson. Nelson, who fell in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, remains in memory for his legendary call to duty, England expects that every man will do his duty. Southeys preface to the first edition reveals his goal of creating a concise yet comprehensive guide for young sailors, one that could be carried as a source of inspiration and a

  4. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Phillips Brooks-Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe (opens the original)

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    Robert Southey, named Poet Laureate in 1813, crafted an influential biography, The Life of Nelson, honoring Britains greatest Naval hero, Horatio, Lord Viscount Nelson. Nelson, who fell in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, remains in memory for his legendary call to duty, England expects that every man will do his duty. Southeys preface to the first edition reveals his goal of creating a concise yet comprehensive guide for young sailors, one that could be carried as a source of inspiration and a

  5. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Life of Luther-Gustav A. Just (opens the original)

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    Robert Southey, named Poet Laureate in 1813, crafted an influential biography, The Life of Nelson, honoring Britains greatest Naval hero, Horatio, Lord Viscount Nelson. Nelson, who fell in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, remains in memory for his legendary call to duty, England expects that every man will do his duty. Southeys preface to the first edition reveals his goal of creating a concise yet comprehensive guide for young sailors, one that could be carried as a source of inspiration and a

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