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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, and critic. He is considered one of the most important figures in German literature and culture, and his works have had a profound influence on Western thought. Goethe was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1749. He studied law at the…
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Walt Whitman: The Poet of Democracy Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is best known for his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which he published in 1855 and revised numerous times throughout his life. Whitman’s poetry is characterized by its free verse style, its celebration of democracy and the American common…
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Mark Twain (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American author and humorist. He is best known for his novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the latter often called “the Great American Novel.” Twain was a master of satire and wit, and…
Keep readingQuotes by Jim Morrison, American Singer
James Douglas “Jim” Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer-songwriter and poet who was the lead vocalist of the rock band the Doors. Due to his wild personality, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, unpredictable and erratic performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regarded by…
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Sitting Bull: The Legendary Chief of the Lakota Sioux Sitting Bull, the renowned chief of the Lakota Sioux, was a charismatic and influential figure in Native American history. Known for his fearless leadership, strategic prowess, and deep commitment to his people, Sitting Bull played a significant role in the resistance against the encroachment of white…
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