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Of all the species of literary composition, perhaps biography is the most delightful. The attention concentrated on one individual gives a unity to the materials of which it is composed, which is wanting in general history.
Henry Addington, Statesman (1757) |
Hannes Alfven, Scientist (1908) |
Mikhail Bakunin, Revolutionary (1814) |
Jennifer Ellison, Actress (1983) |
Steven Gerrard, Athlete (1980) |
Steve Israel, Politician (1958) |
Robert Casey, Politician (2000) |
Paul Desmond, Musician (1977) |
John B. Keane, Playwright (2002) |