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“With intellectuals, moral thought is often less a tonic that quickens ethical action than a narcotic that deadens it.”

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Louis Kronenberger
Louis Kronenberger

Louis Kronenberger, born on December 9, 1904, in New York, USA, and passed away on April 30, 1980. He was a renowned American literary critic and poet, known for his profound understanding and unique insights into poetry. more

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