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Richard Armour (1906-1989) was an acclaimed American poet renowned for his witty and humorous verse. A graduate of the University of Southern California, he taught at his alma mater for many years. Armour's poetry was celebrated for its clever satire, light humor, and accessible style, covering topics from everyday life to literary allusions. His collections, including "The Angry Grapes," made him one of the most popular poets in mid-20th century America.

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“In such novels as This Side of Paradise and The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald depicts the spirit of the hour which is usually about 4 a.m. His suave young men, always commuting between Princeton and The Plaza in Stutz Bearcats never sat still for long. It was too uncomfortable, with a large flask in the hip pocket.”

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“[Beowolf] is considered an epic because of its long speeches, its digressions, its repetition, and its being required.”

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Book:English lit relit: a short history of English literature from the precursors (before swearing) to the Pre-Raphaelites and a little after, intended to help students see the thing through, or see through the thing, and omitting nothing unimportant

Source: English lit relit: a short history of English literature from the precursors (before swearing) to the Pre-Raphaelites and a little after, intended to help students see the thing through, or see through the thing, and omitting nothing unimportant

“(Francis) Bacon's best known writings are his essays. They are loved for many reasons, such as their being so short.”

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Book:It all started with freshman English: a survival kit for students and teachers of English and a relaxed review for those who are happily past it all

Source: It all started with freshman English: a survival kit for students and teachers of English and a relaxed review for those who are happily past it all