Edward Dowden quotes

Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as a distinguished success. (Edward Dowden)
Browning's tragedies are tragedies without villains. View quote
Edward Dowden
For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment; in regarding one's own trade a sense of humour and a little wholesome cynicism are not amiss. View quote
Edward Dowden

Edward Dowden

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Photo: Billinghurst, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Irish Critic
Born: May 3, 1843
Died: April 4, 1913
Quotes count: 3