“When we risk no contradiction, It prompts the tongue to deal in fiction.”
Quote by John Gay
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The Poetical Works of John Gay: In Three Volumes. Collated with the Best Editions:
The Poetical Works of John Gay: In Three Volumes is a comprehensive compilation of the poems written by the English poet John Gay. The collection is presented in three volumes and is notable for its careful comparison with the most respected editions of Gay's works, providing readers with a thorough and accurate representation of his poetic output. more
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