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Quote by Seamus Heaney

“A public expectation, it has to be said, not of poetry as such but of political positions variously approvable by mutually disapproving groups.”

Quote by Seamus Heaney

Book:Crediting Poetry: The Nobel Lecture

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Crediting Poetry: The Nobel Lecture

This book features speeches and lectures given by renowned poets who have been honored with the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature. The content encompasses a range of literary styles and themes, reflecting the diverse contributions of these poets to the world of literature. more

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Seamus Heaney was an Irish poet born on April 13, 1939, and passed away on August 30, 2013. He is renowned for his profound humanistic concerns and exquisite poetic skills, being one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. more

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