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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Ozymandias
Book • 2015
Published in 1818, 'Ozymandias' is one of Shelley's most famous short works.
The poem describes a ruined statue of Ozymandias (Ramses II of Egypt) with the inscription 'Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
' and contrasts the grandeur of the past with the desolation of the present.
The illustrated version by John Ott Jr. includes unique illustrations that breathe new life into the poem.
The poem describes a ruined statue of Ozymandias (Ramses II of Egypt) with the inscription 'Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
' and contrasts the grandeur of the past with the desolation of the present.
The illustrated version by John Ott Jr. includes unique illustrations that breathe new life into the poem.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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as the author of the poem Ozymandias.


Tim Ferriss

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as a poem inspired by a statue of Ramesses II.


Paul Cooper

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as a reminder that all achievements fade.


Tim Ferriss

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in reference to Donald Trump as a leader whose power and legacy will eventually decay.


Jon Sopel

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in reference to Ozymandias.


Alastair Roberts

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"The Role of Wisdom in Education" by Alastair Roberts
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as his favorite poem, read annually to the company, exploring the transient nature of greatness.


Jason Boehmig

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Recommended by Jay Hughes, Jr. as a poem relevant to family transition planning.

James (Jay) E. Hughes, Jr. - Family Wealth: Keeping It in the Family
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referencing the poem's theme of the inevitable decline of rulers and their works.

Hannah Maguire

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Mentioned by Joe as being inspired by a statue and sharing themes with "Ode on a Grecian Urn".

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