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Interesting bit of trivia. this was written by Shelley in competition
With another poet, Horace Smith. Here’s Smith’s version. In Egypt's sandy silence, all alone, Stands a gigantic Leg, which far off throws The only shadow that the Desert knows:— "I am great OZYMANDIAS," saith the stone, "The King of Kings; this mighty Cit...
Very interesting, I didn’t know that!
Shelly’s version seems to make more of an impression on me…but they are both poignant and powerful reminders.👏🏽
