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“Courage, the highest gift, that scorns to bend To mean devices for a sordid end. Courage--an independent spark from Heaven's bright throne, By which the soul stands raised, triumphant high, alone. Great in itself, not praises of the crowd, Above all vice, it stoops not to be proud. Courage, the mighty attribute of powers above, By which those great in war, are great in love. The spring of all brave acts is seated here, As falsehoods draw their sordid birth from fear.”

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Book:Dramatic Works with Biographical and Critical Notices by Leigh Hunt. - London, Moxon 1840
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Dramatic Works with Biographical and Critical Notices by Leigh Hunt. - London, Moxon 1840

This book is a compilation of various dramatic pieces authored by Leigh Hunt, a prominent figure in English literature. It includes detailed biographical and critical insights into Hunt's works, offering readers an in-depth understanding of his writing and the context in which it was produced. The publication, released in 1840, was handled by Moxon in London. more

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George Farquhar
George Farquhar

George Farquhar, born in Ireland in 1677, was an outstanding British dramatist. His works are known for their wit and sharp social insight, having a profound impact on the world of theater. more

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