I am wedded to the notion that Inspiration is the sine que … - Dennis O'Driscoll

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I am wedded to the notion that Inspiration is the sine que non , the non negotiable prelude to writing a poem.

Dennis O'Driscoll

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

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Alternative Names: Dennis Odriscoll

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