Oscar Wilde was a famous Irish writer, poet, playwright, novelist and convicted criminal. He is best known for his quotable quotes or epigrams and for writing The Picture of Dorian Gray novel. Famous Oscar Wilde publications include “The Critic as Artist”, "The Decay of Lying", "The Duchess of Padua", "The Soul of Man Under Socialism", “An Ideal Husband”, "The Importance of … [Read more...] about Oscar Wilde Quotes
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John Ruskin Quotes
John Ruskin was a famous English writer, art critic, artist, poet, philosopher, essayist and polymath. He is best known for his "Modern Painters" writings and for championing the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artists. Famous John Ruskin writings include “Modern Painters”, "The Seven Lamps of Architecture", "Pre-Raphaelitism", "Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers … [Read more...] about John Ruskin Quotes
Patti Smith Quotes about Music
Patti Smith is a famous American born musician, songwriter, poet, singer and writer. She is best known for her punk rock performances and her poetry. Popular Patti Smith albums include “Horses", “Dream of Life”, "Banga", "Peace and Noise", "Easter", "Gung Ho", "Gone Again", "Radio Ethiopia", and "Twelve". Mini biography: Born Patricia Lee Smith on the 30th of December, 1946 … [Read more...] about Patti Smith Quotes about Music
Arthur Rimbaud Quotes
Arthur Rimbaud was a famous French poet. He is best known for his symbolist poetry that influenced many modern writers. Most of his greatest works were written in his adolescence. Famous Arthur Rimbaud poems and publications include “Les Étrennes des orphelins”, "Le rêve de Bismarck", "Les corbeaux", “Une Saison en Enfer”, "Rapport sur l'Ogadine", and "Illuminations". Mini … [Read more...] about Arthur Rimbaud Quotes
Ernest Hemingway Quotes and Life
Ernest Hemingway was a famous American writer, novelist, journalist and essayist. He is best known for his novels which have gone on to become classics of American literature. Famous Ernest Hemingway books include “In Our Time”, "The Sun Also Rises", "A Farewell to Arms", “To Have and Have Not”, "For Whom the Bell Tolls", and "The Old Man and the Sea". Mini biography: Born … [Read more...] about Ernest Hemingway Quotes and Life
Nick Cave Quotes about Music
Nick Cave is a famous Australian born musician, songwriter, poet, and singer. He is best known for being the singer in the Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds bands. Popular Nick Cave albums include “Kicking Against the Pricks", “The Good Son”, "Henry's Dream", "Let Love In", "Murder Ballads", "The Boatman's Call", "No More Shall We Part", "Push the Sky Away", and … [Read more...] about Nick Cave Quotes about Music
Francis Bacon Quotes (Philosopher)
Francis Bacon was a famous English philosopher, essayist, and statesman, also referred to as The 1st Viscount St Alban or Lord Verulam. See Francis Bacon the Artist here. He is best known for his contribution to the philosophy of empiricism and acquiring knowledge through observation and experience. Famous Francis Bacon publications include “Essays, or Counsels Civil and … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon Quotes (Philosopher)
Robert Hughes Quotes on Art
Robert Hughes is a famous Australian writer, historian, television presenter and art critic. He is best known for being the art critic at the Time magazine and for his influential books and television programs. Famous Robert Hughes books include “American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America”, "The Shock of the New: Art and the Century of Change", "The Fatal Shore", … [Read more...] about Robert Hughes Quotes on Art