The land of literature is a fairy land to those who view it at a distance, but, like all other landscapes, the charm fades on a nearer approach, and the thorns and briars become visible.
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Birth: | 3rd April, 1783 |
Death: | 28th November, 1859 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Author, Biographer, Diplomat, Editor, Essayist |
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