Quote by Callan McAuliffe

I'm not really one for fancy, big words and poetry, and the scriptwriters worked very hard on 'Paradise Lost' to translate it.

I'm not really one for fancy, big words and poetry, and the

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's preference for simplicity and their lack of interest in complex or ornate language. They acknowledge the effort put into the translation of the literary work 'Paradise Lost' to make it more accessible to readers who may not have a strong inclination towards high language or poetic writing. The quote suggests that the speaker values clear and straightforward communication over elaborate expression or literary flamboyance.

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Poetry

By Callan McAuliffe

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