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Because that is what such a city is, in the New World, a writers heaven
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"Because that is what such a city is, in the New World, a writer's heaven"

- Derek Walcott

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This quote by Derek Walcott speaks with the power of cities in the New World. He recommends that cities in the New World are an author's paradise, a place of inspiration and imagination. Walcott implies that cities in the New World are a location of opportunity and capacity, where authors can discover the resources and inspiration they require to produce their work. He suggests that cities in the New World are a location of possibility, where writers can discover the liberty to explore their ideas and create something brand-new. Walcott's quote speaks with the power of cities in the New World, and how they can be a location of motivation and creativity for authors.

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Trinidad and Tobago Flag This quote is written / told by Derek Walcott somewhere between January 23, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Playwright from Trinidad and Tobago. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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