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“A man gazing at the stars is proverbially at the mercy of the puddles in the road.”

Quote by Alexander Smith

Book:Dreamthorp: A Book of Essays Written in the Country

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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

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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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