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“I doubt if Dickens did, especially his women-his pretty women-Mrs. Dombey, Florence, Dora, Agnes, Ruth Pinch, Kate Nickleby, little Emily-we know them all through Hablot Browne alone-and none of them present any very marked physical characteristics. They are sweet and graceful, neither tall nor short; they have a pretty droop in their shoulders, and are very ladylike; sometimes they wear ringlets, sometimes not, and each would do very easily for the other.”

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George du Maurier

George du Maurier, a renowned British cartoonist and illustrator, was born on March 6, 1834, and passed away on October 8, 1896. Known for his humorous and satirical style, his works have had a profound impact on the development of cartoon art. more

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