He was the rarest musician that his age did behold; having travelled beyond the seas, and compounded English with foreign skill in that faculty.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dowland is described as a unique musician who blended English and foreign influences after traveling abroad.
- In plain terms
- He mixed English and foreign styles.
- What can you take from it?
- Travel can enrich artistic expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does travel shape creativity?
- What balance should be kept with local style?
Another view
Exotic influences may dilute native traditions.
More from John Dowland
Semper Dowland semper dolens.
Permalink to quote #5 My favourite musician happens to be the same as Shakespeare's: John Dowland. His songs are sorrowful but heal the soul by their sweetness and courage.
Permalink to quote #7 Hark you shadows that in darkness dwell, Learn to contemn light, Happy, happy they that in hell Feel not the world's despite.
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