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Quote by Alexander Pushkin

“To love all ages yield surrender; But to the young it's raptures bring A blessing bountiful and tender- As storms refresh the fields of spring.”

Book:Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse

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Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse

Eugene Onegin is a renowned work of Russian literature, penned by Alexander Pushkin. The novel is structured in verse and delves into complex characters and intricate relationships, reflecting the societal norms of 19th-century Russia. more

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Alexander Pushkin

A great Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. Born on June 6, 1799, and died on February 10, 1837. His poetry, novels, and plays have had a profound impact on Russian literature. more

“How could poetry and literature have arisen from something as plebian as the cuneiform equivalent of grocery-store bar codes? I prefer the version in which Prometheus brought writing to man from the gods. But then I remind myself that...we should not be too fastidious about where great ideas come from. Ultimately, they all come from a wrinkled organ that at its healthiest has the color and consistency of toothpaste, and in the end only withers and dies.”

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Author:Alice Weaver Flaherty

“I think the tendency to over-explain and over describe is one of the most common failings in fantasy. It's an unfortunate piece of Tolkien's legacy. Don't get me wrong, Tolkien was a great worldbuilder, but he got a little caught up describing his world at times, at the expense of the overall story.”

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Author:Patrick Rothfuss

“Don't talk about it; write.”

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Author:Ray Bradbury

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