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Quotes by Van Wyck Brooks
Van Wyck Brooks (1886-1963) was a prominent American literary critic, biographer, and historian, known for his influential role in shaping the understanding of American literature in the early 20th century. Born in New Jersey, Brooks was deeply engaged with the cultural currents of his time, championing writers like Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. His seminal works, including "The Flowering of New England," explored the evolution of American identity through literature, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to resonate in discussions of American culture and literary heritage.
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"Magnanimous people have no vanity, they have no jealousy, and they feed on the true and the solid wherever they find it. And, what is more, they find it everywhere."
Van Wyck Brooks