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“The chestnut's proud, and the lilac's pretty, The poplar's gentle and tall, But the plane tree's kind to the poor dull city - I love him best of all.”

Quote by E. Nesbit

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E. Nesbit, a renowned British children's author, was born on August 15, 1858, and passed away on May 4, 1924. Her works are known for their rich imagination and warm family atmosphere, which have won the affection of both children and adult readers. more

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