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“Swinburne was an absurd character. He was a bird of showy strut and plumage. One could not but admire his glorious feathers; but, as soon as he began to moult ... one saw how very little body there was underneath.”

Quote by Robert Wilson Lynd

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Robert Wilson Lynd

Robert Wilson Lynd was an American writer known for his profound insights into the life of the American Midwest. His works are often characterized by humor and satire, depicting the life of the American middle class. more

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