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Ciaran Carson, "Aquila Non Capit Muscas" (1996)

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Aquila Non Capit Muscas

Carson_Ciaran--Aquila_Non_Capit_Muscas

Editorial Note

The Latin title means 'An eagle does not catch flies."

The Emmental is only mentioned indirectly, through a witty reference to the famous Swiss cheese produced there ("holey Emmental").

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Source

Carson, Ciaran. "Aquila Non Capit Muscas." Opera Et Cetera. Loughcrew: The Gallery Press, 1996. 45.

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