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“Imagination is nostalgia for the past, the absent it is the liquid solution in which art develops the snapshot of reality.”

Quote by Cyril Connolly

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Cyril Connolly was a prominent British literary critic and writer, known for his profound insights into modern literature and culture. His works include literary criticism, novels, and essays, with his most famous works being 'The Enemies' and 'The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft'. Connolly's writing style was unique, characterized by satire and wit. more

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