Simon Legree

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noun

A harsh taskmaster.

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β€œThe Simon Legree of the plot was Brahms, who routinely dumped on any young composer rash enough to seek his imprimatur.” Don O’Connor; Bruckner & Rott: Quartets; American Record Guide (Washington, DC); Jul/Aug 2012.
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