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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.

Washington Irving

Washington Irving Biography

  Nationality: American
Type: Writer

Born: April 3, 1783
Death: November 28, 1859
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