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“Poetry had breathed over and sanctified the land.”

Book:Bracebridge Hall ; Tales of a Traveller ; The Alhambra

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Bracebridge Hall ; Tales of a Traveller ; The Alhambra

This book is a compilation of travelogues and historical anecdotes, offering readers insights into the landscapes and cultural heritage of England and Spain. The author provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and historical significance of various locations, blending personal experiences with historical context. more

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Washington Irving

Washington Irving was an American author known for his significant contributions to American literature. His works, including 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle', have had a profound impact on American literature. more

“You may want to keep a commonplace book which is a notebook where you can copy parts of books you think are in code, or take notes on a series of events you may have observed that are suspicious, unfortunate, or very dull. Keep your commonplace book in a safe place, such as underneath your bed, or at a nearby dairy.”

Thinking Want May Book Events Bed Safe Series Notes Code Dull Copies Unfortunate Suspicious Commonplace Notebook Dairy Safe Places

Author:Daniel Handler

“For obvious reasons, I never told you about my notebook, with a cover as green as mansions long ago, which I use as a commonplace book, a phrase which here means 'place where I have collected passages from some of the most important books I have read.”

Mean Long Important Book Reason Use Green Obvious Phrases Passages Long Ago Commonplace Notebook Mansions

Author:Daniel Handler

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