“One never hugs one's good luck so affectionately as when listening to the relation of some horrible misfortunes which has overtaken others.”
Quote by Alexander Smith
Work
Dreamthorp: A Book of Essays Written in the Country
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the author's personal insights and observations about living in rural settings. The essays offer a nuanced look at the natural world, community life, and the author's own journey through the countryside. more
Author
Alexander Smith
Alexander Smith was a 19th-century British poet known for his lyrical and narrative poems. His works are celebrated for their deep emotion and unique style, and have had a profound influence on later poets. more
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