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“In my youth I loved climbing and scrambling up rocks and mountains: now I seldom intrude on the dweller of a second story, and my greatest enemy or friend may avoid me altogether on the third; so humbled is the aspiring spirit of my youth.”

Quote by Edward John Trelawny

Book:Adventures of a Younger Son
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Adventures of a Younger Son

This novel explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and personal growth through the eyes of a younger son navigating the complexities of his family life and the world around him. more

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Edward John Trelawny
Edward John Trelawny

Edward John Trelawny was an English biographer known for his studies of Romantic poets. His works delved into the lives and works of these poets, leaving behind valuable literary heritage for future generations. more

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Book:Correspondence and Table-talk: With a Memoir
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