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“I don't think I have ever really gotten Leopold Bloom's interior ramblings out of my head! I am sure that voice continues to inspire the walking consciousness in my work - that is, the way I carry on an interior monologue as I walk through this city.”

Quote by Stephen Vincent Benet

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Stephen Vincent Benet

Stephen Vincent Benet was an American poet, novelist, and playwright. Known for his rich imagination and profound emotional depth, his works include notable poems and novels such as 'John Brown's Body' and 'America'. more

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