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“Having placed in my mouth sufficient bread for three minutes' chewing, I withdrew my powers of sensual perception and retired into the privacy of my mind, my eyes and face assuming a vacant and preoccupied expression. I reflected on the subject of my spare-time literary activities. One Beginning and one ending for a book was a thing I did not agree with. A good book may have three openings entirely dissimilar and inter-related only in the prescience of the author, or for that matter one hundred times as many endings.”

Quote by Flann O'Brien

Work

At Swim-two-birds

At Swim-Two-Birds is a satirical and philosophical novel that intertwines multiple storylines and perspectives. The work is known for its innovative use of language and its exploration of the nature of fiction and reality. The novel is a playful examination of storytelling, featuring a character who is both a writer and a character within the story. more

Author

Flann O'Brien
Flann O'Brien

Flann O'Brien, born on October 5, 1911, and died on April 1, 1966, was an Irish novelist known for his unique humor and satirical style. His works, including 'The Third Policeman' and 'The Short Stories of Flann O'Brien', are celebrated for their absurdity and wit. O'Brien is considered an important figure in Irish literary history. more

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