“The commonest error made in relation to poetry is that it consists simply in verse-making. Many confound the casket of meter and rhyme with the jewel of thought which it encloses, and, perhaps, in some instances, after close investigation, they have found the casket empty and turned away with feelings of disappointment and disgust.”
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Orson F. Whitney
Orson F. Whitney was an individual active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for an unknown profession. His life and achievements are not well-documented, but his contributions and impact in his field may have been significant. more
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