Edith Wharton (24 January 1862 – 11 August 1937 / New York City / United States)
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Artemis To Actaeon
Thou couldst not look on me and live: so runs
The mortal legend—thou that couldst not live
Nor look on me (so the divine decree)!
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Edith Wharton
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