“The Cross is a gibbet - rather an odd thing to make use of as a talisman against bad luck, if that is how we regard it. Or is it, instead, a cynical reminder that Virtue usually gets pilloried whenever it makes one of its occasional appearances in this world?”
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Denis Johnston
Denis Johnston, a British writer, was born on June 18, 1901, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and passed away on August 8, 1984. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insight into social reality. more
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