Quote by Jacques Derrida

I wrote some bad poetry that I published in North African journals, but even as I withdrew into this reading, I also led the life of a kind of young hooligan.

I wrote some bad poetry that I published in North African jo

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker engaged in two contrasting activities during a particular period of time. Firstly, they wrote and published poetry which they perceive as being of poor quality and distributed in North African literary publications. Secondly, they describe themselves as leading a rebellious and disorderly lifestyle, possibly involving socializing, mischief, or disruptive behavior. The quote indicates a duality in their experiences, highlighting their interest in literature, yet also acknowledging their youthful involvement in less respectable activities.

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Poetry

By Jacques Derrida

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