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And its impossible for me to read Henry James
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"And it's impossible for me to read Henry James"

- Norman MacCaig

About this Quote

Norman MacCaig's quote is a reflection on the difficulty of understanding the jobs of Henry James. It recommends that MacCaig discovers it impossible to comprehend the complexity of James' writing. This could be because of the truth that James' writing is commonly thick and also full of detailed information, making it challenging to comprehend. It could likewise be a reflection of MacCaig's own constraints as a visitor, as he may not have the needed abilities or knowledge to completely value the works of James. The quote could likewise be interpreted as a discuss the trouble of recognizing literature generally, as MacCaig might be suggesting that it is impossible to absolutely recognize any kind of writer's work. Eventually, MacCaig's quote is a representation on the difficulty of recognizing literary works, and also the obstacle of translating the jobs of Henry James in particular.

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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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