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Frank Norris Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Mar 5, 1870
  • Died: Oct 25, 1902

Benjamin Franklin Norris, Jr. was an American novelist during the Progressive Era, writing predominantly in the naturalist genre. His notable works include McTeague, The Octopus: A Story of California, and The Pit.

Truth is a thing immortal and perpetual, and it gives to us a beauty that fades not away in time. beauty

The People have a right to the Truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. happiness

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 quotes from Dave Barry

27 quotes from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other views from Winston Churchill

74 other views from Winston Churchill