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“Thackeray and Balzac will make it possible for our descendants to live over again the England and France of to-day. Seen in this light, the novelist has a higher office than merely and amuse his contemporaries.”

Quote by Philip Gilbert Hamerton

Book:Thoughts about Art
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Thoughts about Art

This book explores various aspects of art, including its creation, interpretation, and cultural significance. more

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Philip Gilbert Hamerton
Philip Gilbert Hamerton

Philip Gilbert Hamerton was a British artist born on September 10, 1834, and died on November 4, 1894. He is known for his unique painting style and profound insights into art. more

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