“The heart that once has been bathed in love's pure fountain retains the pulse of youth forever.”
Quote by Walter Savage Landor
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Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor
This volume brings together a representative selection of works by Walter Savage Landor, a 19th-century English author known for his imaginative prose, poetic dialogues, and essays. The writings included reflect Landor's deep engagement with classical literature, history, and philosophy, often expressed through vivid character sketches and dramatic conversations. The collection highlights his mastery of concise, epigrammatic language and his exploration of timeless human themes such as love, honor, and the passage of time. As a selection, it offers readers an accessible entry point into Landor's literary legacy, emphasizing his contributions to English letters through carefully chosen excerpts from his major works. more
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Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor was an English writer known for his poetry and prose. His works are renowned for their wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights, which have had a lasting impact on literature. more
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Source: Imaginary Conversations: Dialogues of literary men. Dialogues of famous women. Miscellaneous dialogues
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Source: Imaginary Conversations: Classical dialogues (Roman) Dialogues of sovereigns and statesmen
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