"Hurrah for revolution and more cannon-shot! A beggar upon horseback lashes a beggar on foot. Hurrah for revolution and cannon come again! The beggars have changed places, but the lash goes on."

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Fantasy authorsAcademics from IrelandPlaywrights from IrelandMysticsPoets from Ireland
Original Language: English

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The Great Day

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The Great Day