“In a heavy oppressive atmosphere, when the spirits sink too low, the best cordial is to read over all the letters of one's friends.”
Quote by William Shenstone
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The Works in Verse and Prose, of William Shenstone, Esq;: Essays on men, manners, and things. A description of The Leasowes, the seat of the late William Shenstone, Esq. Verses to Mr. Shenstone
The book is a compilation of William Shenstone's writings, encompassing essays on human nature, social customs, and various topics. It also features a detailed account of The Leasowes, a property associated with Shenstone, and a series of verses in his honor. more
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