24 July The literary calendar
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O let us love our occupations, Bless the squire and his relations, Live upon our daily rations, And always know our proper stations.
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- 2002 Coraline by Neil Gaiman
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- Edward Frederic Benson: E. F. Benson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany: Morrall-Hoole Studios, restored by Adam Cuerden, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Robert Graves: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Mary Hay: Eug. Tjhadome, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized