Quote of the day
The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race.
George Ticknor
Born: August 1, 1791
Died: January 26, 1871 (aged 79)
Bio: George Ticknor was an American academician and Hispanist, specializing in the subject areas of languages and literature. He is known for his scholarly work on the history and criticism of Spanish literature.
Known for:
- History of Spanish Literature (1849)
- Life Of William Hickling Prescott (1863)
- George Ticknor's Travels in Spain
- REMARKS ON THE LIFE & WRITINGS