“There is a homely directness about these rustic apothegms which makes them far more palatable than the strained and sophisticated epigrams of the characters of Oscar Wilde's plays, who are ever striving strenuously to dazzle us with verbal pyrotechnics.”
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Brander Matthews
Brander Matthews was an American writer and critic, renowned for his extensive contributions to theater and literature. Born on February 21, 1852, and passing away on March 31, 1929, Matthews was a professor at Columbia University, where he made significant contributions to the study and appreciation of theater and literature. more
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