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“Publishers are humane men, and rarely commit crimes. Authors, however, are a hardened set, who usually perpertrate a felony every time they issue a book.”

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Robert Barr

Robert Barr, a British short story writer, was born on September 16, 1849, and died on October 21, 1912. Known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature, Barr's short stories are celebrated for their concise language and deep thematic content. more

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