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"The Italian prose tale had begun to exercise that influence as early as Chaucer's time: but circumstances and atmosphere were as yet unfavourable for its growth"

- George Saintsbury

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This quote is written / told by George Saintsbury between October 23, 1845 and January 28, 1933. He/she was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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