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Leon Uris

I am very proud of this work because it is more about the meaning of the Easter Rising and its relationship to what this whole century has been about, people liberating themselves, freeing themselves.

Leon Uris

Easter

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Leon Uris feels a strong sense of achievement because his work focuses on the significance of the Easter Rising event. He connects this event to the broader theme of the 20th century, highlighting how people have struggled to gain freedom and independence.

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