Quote by James Baldwin

James Joyce is right about history being a nightmare-- but it may be that nightmare from which no one can awaken. People are trapped in history and history in trapped in them.

James Joyce is right about history being a nightmare-- but i

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This quote highlights James Joyce's perspective on history as a nightmarish concept, expressing the idea that individuals are not only shaped by historical events, but also become trapped within them. It suggests that history's impact on people is profound and long-lasting, implying that individuals have a difficult time escaping the influence and consequences of past events. The quote infers a cyclical relationship between individuals and history, emphasizing the inescapable nature of this connection.

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