“Montesquieu had the style of a genius; Buffon, the genius of style.”
Quote by Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm
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Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm
Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm was a German journalist born on December 26, 1723, and died on December 19, 1807. He was a prominent figure in the German literary world, known for his collection and compilation of German folk tales. more
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