Quote by: Anita Brookner

This Earle of Oxford, making of his low obeisance to Queen Elizabeth, happened to let a Fart, at which he was so abashed and ashamed that he went to Travell, 7 yeares. On his returne the Queen welcomed him home, and sayd, My Lord, I had forgott the Fart.


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Author Bio


  • NameAnita Brookner
  • DescriptionBritish novelist and art historian.
  • BornJuly 16, 1928
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionWriter; Art Historian; Novelist
  • AwardsCommander Of The Order Of The British Empire