Arthur Ransome, in Oscar Wilde, A Critical Study
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Men lived more vividly in his presence, and talked better than themselves.
— Arthur Ransome on Oscar Wilde
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Source: Wikiquote: "Oscar Wilde" (Quotes about Wilde: Alphabetized by author )
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About Arthur Ransome
Arthur Michell Ransome (January 18, 1884 – June 3, 1967) was a British children's author and journalist. Ransome is most famous for his Swallows and Amazons series of novels named after the first book in the series.
About Arthur Ransome
Arthur Michell Ransome (January 18, 1884 – June 3, 1967) was a British children's author and journalist. Ransome is most famous for his Swallows and Amazons series of novels named after the first book in the series.
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