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Quote by Robert Southey

“By writing much, one learns to write well.”

Quote by Robert Southey

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Robert Southey, born on August 12, 1774, and died on March 21, 1843, was an influential English Romantic poet. Known for his poetry and literary criticism, Southey is considered one of the significant figures in the history of English literature. more

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