Quote by Don DeLillo

I felt Joyce was an influence on my fiction, but in a very general way, as a kind of inspiration and a model for the beauty of language.

I felt Joyce was an influence on my fiction, but in a very g

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This quote highlights the impact of author James Joyce on the speaker's fiction writing. Although specific influences from Joyce's writing are not mentioned, the speaker emphasizes a more abstract and overarching influence. Joyce's work serves as inspiration, serving to ignite creativity and enhance the understanding and appreciation for the beauty of language. The quote suggests that while Joyce may not have directly influenced the speaker's writing style or themes, the author's work has left a lasting impression as a literary role model.

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Beauty

By Don DeLillo

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