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“If there is a distinctive Irish experience, it is one of division, exacerbated by the fact that division in a country so small seems perverse. But the scale doesn't matter.”

Quote by Denis Donoghue

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Denis Donoghue, born in 1928, is an esteemed academic known for his work in literary criticism and literary theory, particularly in the field of American literary criticism. His academic career has spanned various domains, including poetry, fiction, and drama. more

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