The best moments of life are those when we contemplate beauty in the purely artistic spirit — objectively. I - George Gissing

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The best moments of life are those when we contemplate beauty in the purely artistic spirit — objectively. I

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About George Gissing

George Robert Gissing (November 22 1857 – December 28 1903) was an English novelist and short story writer.

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Birth Name: George Robert Gissing
Alternative Names: George R. Gissing • G. R. Gissing
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