Thomas Bowdler quotes

Those expressions are omitted which can not with propriety be read aloud in the family. (Thomas Bowdler)

I acknowledge Shakespeare to be the world's greatest dramatic poet, but regret that no parent could place the uncorrected book in the hands of his daughter, and therefore I have prepared the Family Shakespeare.

Thomas Bowdler

Thomas Bowdler

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Occupation: English Scientist
Born: July 11, 1754
Died: February 24, 1825
Quotes count: 2