Land of Hope and Glory
/ˌlænd əv ˌhəʊp ən ˈɡlɔːri/
/ˌlænd əv ˌhəʊp ən ˈɡlɔːri/
- the title and first line of a song by Edward Elgar, originally part of his Pomp and Circumstance marches. The words (by A C Benson) are very patriotic (= expressing pride in Britain). The song is traditionally performed at the Last Night of the Proms with the audience singing the words.
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