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    The Duke of Gandia
    The Duke of Gandia
    The Duke of Gandia
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    The Duke of Gandia

    By Algernon Charles Swinburne

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    This book is one of the most famous dramas by Algernon Charles Swinburne, an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. He often wrote on the forbidden topics like such as lesbianism, cannibalism, sado-masochism, and anti-theism, which made his personality and work both popular and often criticized.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateMay 29, 2022
    ISBN8596547027096
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