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“There the poor have another advantage ... for they may defy not only death, but every loss by sea or land, for they have nothing to lose.”

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Elizabeth Inchbald
Elizabeth Inchbald

Elizabeth Inchbald, a British novelist, was born on October 15, 1753, and died on August 1, 1821. Known for her wit and humor, her works have had a profound impact on British literature. more

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