“Now as the Paradisiacal pleasures of the Mahometans consist in playing upon the flute and lying with Houris, be mine to read eternal new romances of Marivaux and Crebillon.”
Quote by Thomas Gray
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Essays and Criticisms
This volume compiles a selection of essays and critical analyses, exploring diverse topics and offering insightful perspectives on literature, philosophy, and other intellectual disciplines. more
Author
Thomas Gray
Thomas Gray, a prominent English poet, was born on December 26, 1716, in London, and died on July 30, 1771. He is considered one of the representative figures of 18th-century English literature, known for his lyric poetry and satirical works. more
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