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“Converse with men makes sharp the glittering wit, But God to man doth speak in solitude.”

Quote by John Stuart Blackie

Book:Lays and legends of ancient Greece: with other poems

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Lays and legends of ancient Greece: with other poems

This book compiles various lays and legends that are part of the rich oral tradition of ancient Greece, along with other poems that reflect the cultural and historical context of the time. more

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John Stuart Blackie

John Stuart Blackie was a Scottish writer, philosopher, and scholar whose works spanned a wide range of fields including literature, philosophy, religion, and ethics. He had a profound impact on Scottish culture in the 19th century. more

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