“A vast deal of ingenuity is wasted every year in evoking the undesirable, in the careful construction of objects which burden life. Frankenstein was a large rather than an isolated example.”
Book:Americans and Others
Quote by Agnes Repplier
Work
Americans and Others
This book delves into the complexities of cultural interactions and misunderstandings between Americans and people from various cultural heritages, offering insights into the nuances of cross-cultural communication. more
Author
Agnes Repplier
Agnes Repplier was an American essayist born on April 1, 1855, and died on November 15, 1950. Her works are renowned for their profound thoughts and unique style, which have had a profound impact on American literature in the 20th century. more
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