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“A schoolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself.”

Quote by Walter Bagehot

Book:Literary Studies (Miscellaneous Essays): Hartley Coleridge. Shakespeare, the man. William Cowper. The first Edinburgh reviewers. Edward Gibbon. Percy Bysshe Shelley

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Literary Studies (Miscellaneous Essays): Hartley Coleridge. Shakespeare, the man. William Cowper. The first Edinburgh reviewers. Edward Gibbon. Percy Bysshe Shelley

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the works and lives of notable literary figures such as Hartley Coleridge, Shakespeare, William Cowper, the first Edinburgh reviewers, Edward Gibbon, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The essays provide insights into their contributions to literature and their respective periods. more

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Walter Bagehot was an English journalist and social philosopher, best known for his editorial role at The Economist. His writings on economics, finance, and political institutions have had a profound impact on the field. more

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