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If a work of art is placed before me, I believe I can enjoy it but I do not overlook the fact, that Art is one thing, another thing Amusement and that people do like amusements, and will run after it.
George Henry Lewes
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George Henry Lewes
Age: 61 †
Born: 1817
Born: April 18
Died: 1878
Died: November 30
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London
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