Irving Layton: He wants to be compared with William Shakespeare and Homer.

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Irving Layton: He wants to be compared with William Shakespeare and Homer.

Date3/16/1977

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Layton, Irving, 1912-2006 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives

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