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Literary notes about peccadillo (AI summary)

The term "peccadillo" is often employed in literature to denote a minor fault or flaw, yet its usage can carry nuanced, emotionally layered meanings. For instance, in James Joyce’s Ulysses [1], the word is interwoven with evocative imagery—“Rain, exposure at dewfall on the searocks, a peccadillo at my time of life”—suggesting not only a small misdeed but also an intimate, almost wistful acknowledgment of youthful indiscretions. This usage underscores how authors can transform a seemingly trivial fault into a significant marker of personal experience or a reflective commentary on life’s fleeting imperfections.
  1. Rain, exposure at dewfall on the searocks, a peccadillo at my time of life.
    — from Ulysses by James Joyce

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