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Against the Literary Festival, and More

Against the Literary Festival, and More

Jun 03, 2022
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A writer used to need only erudition and talent. Now she needs charisma and pizazz. Why? Blame the literary festival... more »

Despite his plain-language philosophy approach, Stanley Cavell’s syntax obfuscates, warning readers: “Paraphrase me if you dare”... more »

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