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People havent got the interest in long long works these days. A lack of interest which I share
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"People haven't got the interest in long long works these days. A lack of interest which I share"

- Norman MacCaig

About this Quote

Norman MacCaig's quote suggests that individuals today have an absence of interest in long works, and that he himself shares this lack of interest. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the contemporary attention span, which is frequently shorter than it utilized to be. It could also be seen as a reflection of the changing nature of literature, with shorter works ending up being more popular than longer ones. MacCaig's quote might also be interpreted as a criticism of the contemporary world, where people are often too busy to make the effort to appreciate longer works. It might be viewed as a lament for the days when individuals had the perseverance and attention period to value longer works. Ultimately, MacCaig's quote is a reflection on the altering nature of literature and the contemporary world, and a reminder that longer works need to still be appreciated.

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Norman MacCaig This quote is written / told by Norman MacCaig between November 14, 1910 and January 23, 1996. He was a famous Poet from Scotland. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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