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"Thus shadow owes its birth to light."

― John Gay

Shadow

From John Gay

Poet

Added on 1/19/2025

About John Gay

Born: 1685-06-30

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The Poetical Works of John Gay

Books by John Gay

The Poetical Works of John Gay

Including 'Polly', 'The Beggar's Opera' and Selections from the Other Dramatic Work

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