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“Whereas the comic confronts simply logical contradictions, the tragic confronts a moral predicament. Not minor matters of true andfalse but crucial questions of right and wrong, good and evil face the tragic character in a tragic situation.”

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Marie Taylor Collins Swabey

Marie Taylor Collins Swabey, born in 1891, is an enigmatic historical figure whose profession and category remain unknown. Her life story and contributions are currently limited to available information. more

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