“Let us also once more rejoice in, and thank God for, the fact that we know nothing about Homer, and practically nothing about Shakespeare.”
Book:A Last Scrap Book
Quote by George Saintsbury
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A Last Scrap Book
This book serves as a collection of cherished items and handwritten narratives, offering a glimpse into the life and thoughts of its compiler. more
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George Saintsbury
George Saintsbury was an influential British writer, literary critic, and historian. His works spanned across various fields including literary criticism, historical research, and biography, having a profound impact on 19th-century British literature. more
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