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Quote by James Merrick

“Oft has it been my lot to mark A proud, conceited, talking spark.”

Quote by James Merrick

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James Merrick, a renowned English poet, was born in 1720 and died in 1769. He is known for his lyric and satirical poems, which hold a significant place in 18th-century English literature. more

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