“To some characters, fame is like an intoxicating cup placed to the lips,--they do well to turn away from it who fear it will turn their heads. But to others fame is "love disguised," the love that answers to love in its widest, most exalted sense.”
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A commonplace book of thoughts, memories and fancies, original and selected
This book serves as a repository of the author's thoughts, memories, and creative inspirations, offering a glimpse into their personal experiences and imaginative world. more
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Anna Brownell Jameson
Anna Brownell Jameson was an English writer born in May 1794 and died in March 1860. She is known for her extensive literary works and her contributions to the advancement of women's literary status. more
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