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“Do not be alarmed if they look paler than the other maidens of Greece. They are scarcely of this Earth, and seem to be shaking off the sleep of a past life.”

Quote by Charles Nodier

Book:Smarra & Trilby

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Smarra & Trilby

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Charles Nodier, born on April 29, 1780, and died on January 27, 1844, was a prominent French author and literary critic. His works are known for their unique narrative style and their influence on Romantic literature. more

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