George Walter Thornbury Quotes
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Man's life is but a jest,
A dream, a shadow, bubble, air, a vapor at the best.
A dream, a shadow, bubble, air, a vapor at the best.
George Walter Thornbury
George Walter Thornbury
Born: 1828
Died: June 11, 1876 (aged 48)
Bio: George Walter Thornbury was an English author. He was the son of a London solicitor, reared by his aunt and educated by her husband, Reverend Barton Bouchier.
Known for:
- Turkish Life and Character (1860)
- Historical & legendary ballads & songs (1876)
- The life of J.M.W. Turner (1862)
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