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“She dotes on poetry, sir. She adores it; I may say that her whole soul and mind are wound up, and entwined with it. She has produced some delightful pieces, herself, sir. You may have met with her 'Ode to an Expiring Frog,' sir.”

Quote by Charles Dickens

Book:The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club

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The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club

This book is a compilation of the original serialized installments of Charles Dickens' popular novel, chronicling the escapades and misadventures of a group of friends who form the Pickwick Club. The narrative is known for its humorous and satirical portrayal of 19th-century English society. more

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Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more

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