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“When an Englishman has professed his belief in the supremacy of Shakespeare amongst all poets, he feels himself excused from the general study of literature. He also feels himself excused from the particular study of Shakespeare.”

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Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley was an English artist and illustrator, recognized for his distinctive, stylized drawings and his role in the Aesthetic Movement. Born on August 21, 1872, and dying on March 16, 1898, Beardsley's work was marked by its elegance, intricate designs, and a sense of decadence that would later inspire Art Nouveau. more

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