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Original writing: Award-winning poet Sean O'Brien responds to the Gaza conflict with a new poem
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Interview: 'I've always liked that type: working class, but fiercely individualistic. The rebellious, drinking type'
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Extract: To expose the insanity of mental health institutions, Norah Vincent had herself committed. Twice
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