“Falsehoods of convenience or vanity, falsehoods from which no evil immediately visible ensues, except the general degradation of human testimony, are very lightly uttered, and once uttered are sullenly supported.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
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The Lives of the Poets: A Selection
This book offers a selection of detailed biographies that delve into the lives of notable poets, examining their contributions to literature and the cultural context of their times. more
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