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“Such is life, my fellow-mummers-just like a poor player that bluffs and feints his hour upon the stage, and then cheapens down to mere nonentity. But let me not hear any small witticism to the further effect that its story is a tale told by a vulgarian, full of slang and blanky, signifying-nothing.”

Quote by Joseph Furphy

Book:The annotated Such is life: such is life : being certain extracts from the diary of Tom Collins

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The annotated Such is life: such is life : being certain extracts from the diary of Tom Collins

The annotated extracts from Tom Collins' diary provide a detailed account of his life and thoughts, offering readers a comprehensive look at the complexities of human existence and the challenges faced by the characters involved. more

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Joseph Furphy, born on September 26, 1843, and died on September 13, 1912, was an Australian writer known for his unique literary style and profound social insight. His work is a significant figure in late 19th and early 20th-century Australian literature. more

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