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Tupper's complete poetical works: containing

This book is a compilation of Tupper's poetic works, showcasing his literary contributions across various themes and styles. more

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Martin Farquhar Tupper
Martin Farquhar Tupper

Martin Farquhar Tupper was a British writer born on July 17, 1810, and died on November 29, 1889. He is known for his poetry and prose, particularly for his book 'Proverbs', which contains many aphorisms that have had a profound impact on later generations. more

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“I can scarcely fancy myself to ask a superior to publish a volume of my verse and I own that humanly there is very little likelihood of that ever coming to pass. And to be sure if I chose to look at things on one side and not the other I could of course regret this bitterly. But there is more peace and it isthe holier lot to be unknown than to be known.”

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Book:Gerard Manley Hopkins: poetry and prose
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