“When debtors once have borrowed all we have to lend, they are very apt to grow shy of their creditors' company.”
Quote by John Vanbrugh
Work
Dramatic Works with Biographical and Critical Notices by Leigh Hunt. - London, Moxon 1840
This book is a compilation of various dramatic pieces authored by Leigh Hunt, a prominent figure in English literature. It includes detailed biographical and critical insights into Hunt's works, offering readers an in-depth understanding of his writing and the context in which it was produced. The publication, released in 1840, was handled by Moxon in London. more
Author
John Vanbrugh
John Vanbrugh was an English architect renowned for his works in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His design style combined Baroque and classical elements, profoundly influencing British architecture. more
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