William Empson

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Sir William Empson (27 September 1906 – 15 April 1984) was an English literary critic and poet.. English literary critic and poet; key figure in New Criticism

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Quote Left Liberal hopefulness Regards death as a mere border to an improving picture. Quote Right
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Quote Left Shall I make it clear, boys, for all to apprehend, Those that will not hear, boys, waiting for the end,... Quote Right
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Quote Left My heart pumps yet the poison draught of you. Quote Right
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Quote Left It is the pain, it is the pain, endures. Quote Right
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