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“A burlesque word is often a powerful sermon.”

Quote by Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux

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Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux

Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux was a prominent French poet of the 17th century, known for his classical poetry and literary criticism. His works emphasized order, rules, and reason, and had a profound impact on subsequent literary development. more

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