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“It is sweet to dance to violins When love and life are fair: To dance to flutes, to dance to lutes Is delicate and rare: But it is not sweet with nimble feet To dance upon the air!”

Quote by Oscar Wilde

Book:Ballade of reading Gaol

Work

Ballade of reading Gaol

This literary work is a series of poems that delve into the experiences and emotions associated with confinement, reflecting on the nature of human existence and the impact of incarceration. more

Author

Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more

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