A collection of amusing essays satirizing serious consideration of topics including natural history, social etiquette, or indeed, civilized behavior.
Possibly, by reading of these great men some may be led to "think and act like them," and thus "be admitted into their circle." All of these possessed untiring industry and a resolute purpose to succeed. Most were poor in early life: Michael Angelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael of Urbino, Titian, Murillo, Rubens, Rembrandt, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Edwin Landseer, Turner
Robert Charles Benchley (September 15, 1889 – November 21, 1945)
He was an American humorist best known for his work as a newspaper columnist and film actor
Genre(s): Humor
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