"The man who is always waving a flag usually waives it in other people's faces."
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About Arthur Symons
Arthur Symons (1865-1945) was a British poet, critic, and editor known for his association with the Symbolist movement. He played a key role in introducing French Symbolist poetry to the English-speaking world, helping to shape the development of modernist literature. Symons wrote several collections of poetry and critical works that explored themes of sensuality, decadence, and the inner workings of the human mind. His writings had a significant influence on the literary scene of his time.
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