Fitz James O'Brien

(1828–1862) Poet Ireland

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Fitz James O'Brien was a poet from Ireland, best known for Famous Modern Ghost Stories.

Quick Facts About Fitz James O'Brien

Born: January 1, 1828
Died: April 6, 1862
Nationality: Ireland
Profession: Poet
Notable works: Famous Modern Ghost Stories

About Fitz James O'Brien

Fitz-James O'Brien was an Irish–American writer of works in fantasy and science fiction short stories. His career was marked by a significant contribution to the American literary scene in the mid-19th century.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Fitz James O'Brien

We love the night and it's quiet.

Fitz James O'Brien

Inspirational

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“Golosh Street is an interesting locality. All the oddities of trade seemed to have found their way thither and made an eccentric…

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Neighborhood

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“Let us drink deep brothers,' he cried, leaving off his strange anointment for a while, to lift a great glass, filled with…

Fitz James O'Brien

Poison

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“...brandy, which is fallen and accursed wine, as devils are fallen and accursed angels... ("The Wondersmith")”

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Angel

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“This wine is grand. This poison is grand. It is fine to have good wine to drink, and good poison to kill…

Fitz James O'Brien

Poison

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“He hoped and feared,' continued Solon, in a low. mournful voice; 'but at times he was very miserable, because he did not…

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Beauty

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