“Artists of all sorts remain youthful for so long, and in many cases attain a grand old age. The explanation is that they live in an almost permanent condition of stimulation and excitement.”
Quote by Egon Friedell
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A Cultural History of the Modern Age Vol. 1: Renaissance and Reformation
A comprehensive examination of the Renaissance and Reformation, highlighting the intellectual, artistic, and social changes that shaped modern Europe. more
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Egon Friedell
Egon Friedell, a historian born on January 21, 1878, and died on March 16, 1938. He is renowned for his in-depth research on the history of Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. more
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