“Nations, like individuals, interest us in their growth.”
Quote by Walter Savage Landor
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Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor
This volume brings together a representative selection of works by Walter Savage Landor, a 19th-century English author known for his imaginative prose, poetic dialogues, and essays. The writings included reflect Landor's deep engagement with classical literature, history, and philosophy, often expressed through vivid character sketches and dramatic conversations. The collection highlights his mastery of concise, epigrammatic language and his exploration of timeless human themes such as love, honor, and the passage of time. As a selection, it offers readers an accessible entry point into Landor's literary legacy, emphasizing his contributions to English letters through carefully chosen excerpts from his major works. more
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Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor was an English writer known for his poetry and prose. His works are renowned for their wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights, which have had a lasting impact on literature. more
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Source: The works of Walter Savage Landor [ed. by J. Forster].
Source: Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor
“A little praise is good for a shy temper; it teaches it to rely on the kindness of others.”
Source: Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor
“The religion of Christ is peace and good-will,--the religion of Christendom is war and ill-will.”
Source: Works: Indexes. Table of first lines. Imaginary conversations
“He who brings ridicule to bear against truth finds in his hand a blade without a hilt.”
Source: Delphi Collected Poetical Works of Walter Savage Landor (Illustrated)
“Ridicule has followed the vestiges of truth, but never usurped her place.”
Source: Imaginary Conversations of Literary Men and Statesmen
Source: Delphi Collected Poetical Works of Walter Savage Landor (Illustrated)
Source: The Works and Life of Walter Savage Landor: Imaginary conversations. Third series : Conversations of literary men (First series)
Source: Barrow and Newton. Peleus and Thetis. The King of Ava and Rao-Gong-Fao. Photo Zavellas and his sister Kaido. Epicurus, Leontion, and Ternissa. The Empress Catharine and Princess Dashkoff. William Penn and Lord Peterborough. Miguel and mother. Metellus and Marius. Nicolas and Michel. Leofric and Godiva. Izaac Walton, Cotton, and William Oldways