Sheer power of a great poem is enough to guarantee that it … - Dennis O'Driscoll

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Sheer power of a great poem is enough to guarantee that it will ultimately make itself felt ,if the reader is in a receptive mood.

Dennis O'Driscoll

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Dennis O'Driscoll(1954-2012) was an Irish poet, essayist, critic and editor.

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Sheer power of a great poem is enough to guarantee that it will ultimately make itself felt ,if the reader is in a receptive mood. - Dennis O'Driscoll

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