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William Beckford
Geb.
29.09.1760
gest.
02.05.1844
„If you are inclined to become a suppliant, hasten to the Tirol, and we will search together about the mountains, traverse the poppy-meads, and look into every chasm and fissure that excludes day-light, in hopes of discovering the mansion of repose. Then, when we have found this corner (or I think our search will be successful) Morpheus will give us an approving nod, and beckon us in silence to couch, where, soon lulled by the murmurs of the place, we shall sink into oblivion and tranquillity.“ (William Beckford. Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents. Cranbury, New Jersey 1971)
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