“If Bacchus ever had a color he could claim for his own, it should surely be the shade of tannin on drunken lips, of John Keat's 'purple-stained mouth,' or perhaps even of Homer's dangerously wine-dark sea.”
Quote by Victoria Finlay
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Victoria Finlay
Victoria Finlay is a British writer known for her in-depth research into gems and artifacts. Her work often involves history, culture, and art, particularly focusing on items from the Eastern and colonial periods. Born on November 19, 1964, Finlay graduated from Oxford University with a degree in art history. more
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