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“Science and art, or by the same token, poetry and prose differ from one another like a journey and an excursion. The purpose of the journey is its goal, the purpose of an excursion is the process.”

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Franz Grillparzer
Franz Grillparzer

Franz Grillparzer was an Austrian playwright and poet, renowned for his profound dramatic works and exquisite use of language. His works often explore moral and philosophical issues, having a profound impact on drama in the later centuries. more

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