English Victorian Poet and Novelist whose novels are noted for their wit, brilliant dialogue, and aphoristic quality of language. 1828-1909 Popularity:
“She poured a little social sewage into his ears.”
“Not till the fire is dying in the grate, Look we for any kinship with the stars. Oh, wisdom never comes when it is gold, And the great price we paid for it full worth: We have it only when we are half earth. Little avails that coinage to the old!”
