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“Damas y caballeros. -Una nueva generación crece en nuestro seno, una gene­ración motivada por ideales nuevos y nuevos principios. Es ésta seria y entusiasta de estos nuevos ideales, y su entusiasmo, aun si está mal enderezado, es, creo, eminentemente sincero. Pero vivimos en tiempos escépticos y, si se me permite la frase, en una era acuciada por las ideas: y a veces me temo que esta nueva generación, educada o hipereducada como es, carecerá de aquellas cualidades de humanidad, de hospitalidad, de gene­roso humor que pertenecen a otros tiempos.”

Quote by James Joyce

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The dead

A collection of short stories that delve into the complexities of death and its impact on human life, offering poignant reflections on loss and the human condition. more

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James Joyce
James Joyce

James Joyce, born on February 2, 1882, and died on January 13, 1941, was an Irish novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights, Joyce is celebrated for his contributions to modernist literature. His most famous work is 'Ulysses', which is considered one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century. Other notable works include 'Dubliners' and 'Finnegans Wake'. more

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