“Shortly afterward, a check for a substantial sum fluttered down upon my desk, and it was impossible that I should not remember how much Milton had received for his 'Paradise Lost' — the receipt for which is in the British Museum — and draw conclusions therefrom entirely satisfactory to my self-esteem.”
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The Amenities of Book Collecting And Kindred Affections
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A. Edward Newton
A. Edward Newton, a British author born in 1864 and died in 1940, is known for his humorous and satirical writing style. His works primarily focus on the customs and social life of England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, depicting the era through detailed portrayals of characters and events. more
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