Quote by Harold Pinter

I was brought up in the War. I was an adolescent in the Second World War. And I did witness in London a great deal of the Blitz.

I was brought up in the War. I was an adolescent in the Seco

Summary

This quote expresses the personal background of the speaker, stating that they grew up during the tumultuous times of war, specifically the Second World War. The mention of being an adolescent during this period suggests that they experienced the challenges and hardships of war during their formative years. Additionally, they highlight their firsthand observation of the Blitz, referring to the intensive bombing campaign carried out by the German Luftwaffe on London and other cities in the UK during the war.

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By Harold Pinter

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