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“Elephants are VERY BIG. Motor cars go quickly.”

Quote by Wyndham Lewis

Book:Blast

Work

Blast is a narrative that delves into the complexities of human conflict and the transformative power of change. more

Author

Wyndham Lewis, a British painter, writer, and art critic, was born on November 18, 1882, in London and died on March 7, 1957. He is known for his unique artistic style and theoretical contributions, being a significant figure in British modernist art. more

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