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“If you want to be considered a poet, you will have to show mastery of the petrarchan sonnet form or the sestina. Your musical efforts must begin with well-formed fugues. There is no substitute for craft... Art begins with craft, and there is no art until craft has been mastered.”

Quote by Anthony Burgess

Book:But Do Blondes Prefer Gentlemen?: Homage to Qwert Yuiop, and Other Writings

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But Do Blondes Prefer Gentlemen?: Homage to Qwert Yuiop, and Other Writings

This book is a compilation of diverse literary pieces that celebrate the character Qwert Yuiop, offering readers a range of styles and themes. more

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Anthony Burgess

Anthony Burgess, born on February 25, 1917, in Manchester, England, was an accomplished British writer known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into human psychology. His works spanned various literary genres, including novels, plays, and poetry. Burgess' most famous novel, A Clockwork Orange, is one of the most celebrated works of the 20th century, exploring themes such as free will, morality, and social control. more

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