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Antoine-Marin Lemierre

Antoine-Marin Lemierre was a French dramatist recognized for his significant contributions to the French theater during the 18th century. His plays were characterized by their wit and sophistication, and he is often regarded as one of the leading figures in the development of the French classical theater. more

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Book:Studies of Nature, translated from the French, ... Carefully abridged, with a copious index, by L. T. Rede
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