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In which we discuss the NBA winner of 1956, and the Pulitzer Prize winner who almost took the gold.

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May 06, 2022
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Hi, Y’all! Glad You’re Here—

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been doing a lot of research on the history of American fiction, the difference between art and entertainment, and how to engage with books in a more academic way. Most of this research will show up in really clumsy ways over the next few posts, and will hopefully show up in more thoughtful, les…

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