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Alfred de Vigny was a French poet born on March 27, 1797, and died on September 17, 1863. His poetry, deeply influenced by Romanticism, is known for its profound emotion and unique style.

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“One might almost reckon mathematically that, having undergone the double composition of public opinion and of the author, their history reaches us at third hand and is thus separated by two stages from the original fact.”

Two Facts Hands Might Opinion Stage Thirds Originals Composition Public Opinion

Book:Cinq Mars

Source: Cinq Mars

“The acts of the human race on the world's stage have doubtless a coherent unity, but the meaning of the vast tragedy enacted will be visible only to the eye of God, until the end, which will reveal it perhaps to the last man.”

Men World Humans Ends Eye Lasts Race Stage Tragedy Unity Human Race Visible

Book:Cinq Mars

Source: Cinq Mars

“What is the use of theorizing as to wherein lies the charm that moves us?”

Use Moving Lying Charm

Book:Cinq Mars (Complete)

Source: Cinq Mars (Complete)

About the Author

Born: March 27, 1797
Died: September 17, 1863
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 53

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