“The poetry from the eighteenth century was prose; the prose from the seventeenth century was poetry.”
Quote by David Hare
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David Hare
David Hare is a British playwright born on June 5, 1947. His works are known for their deep social insight and critical thinking on contemporary issues. Hare's plays cover a range of topics from politics, society to morality, and have achieved great success in theaters in London and New York. more
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