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Shakespeare said pretty well everything and what he left out, James Joyce, with a judge from meself, put in
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"Shakespeare said pretty well everything and what he left out, James Joyce, with a judge from meself, put in"

- Brendan Behan

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In this quote, Brendan Behan is applauding the literary genius of both William Shakespeare and James Joyce. He recommends that Shakespeare's works cover a large range of topics and styles, leaving little for other writers to explore. Nevertheless, Behan believes that Joyce, with his own personal judgment and point of view, was able to complete the spaces and include much more depth to the literary world. This quote highlights the impact and impact of these 2 renowned authors, and the affection and respect they continue to receive from fellow authors. It likewise speaks to the idea that literature is a continuously developing and collective art kind.

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Brendan Behan This quote is written / told by Brendan Behan between February 9, 1923 and March 20, 1964. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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