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John Davidson was a Scottish poet, playwright and novelist, best known for his ballads. He also did translations from French and German. In 1909, financial difficulties, as well as both physical and mental health problems, led to his suicide.. Scottish poet playwright and novelist

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1	A Ballad of Hell
2	War Song
3	Imagination
4	Snow
5	Song of a Train

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Battle

Snow

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The Evolution of English Literature

A History of English Literature

A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century

The Advance of English Poetry in the Twentieth Century

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Quote Left I don't know why people are so surprised by my live performances. My approach is so simple; every song I sing, every story I tell, every move I make, must move the audience to laughter, tears or inspiration. Otherwise, why should I do it?
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Quote Left I believe that every right implies a responsibility every opportunity an obligation every possession a duty.
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Quote Left Charity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it.
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Quote Left If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.
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Quote Left The secret of success is to do common things uncommonly well.
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