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Searching For Joseph Conrad

Submitted by Waimea Williams, Mar 10, 2008 11:47

"...and finally with sublime relentlessness..." Ah, Mr. Kirsch, you do write a good review, all the way to "a passion for irrelevant accuracy." Wit in the service of truth is a delight indeed.


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Robin Todd 

Mar 11, 2008 20:31

What is wrong with pedantry. Learn the facts about his life. Read his books. With your own experiences and your... [MORE]

James Trigg 

Mar 10, 2008 11:49

"...and finally with sublime relentlessness..." Ah, Mr. Kirsch, you do write a good review, all the way to "a passion...

Waimea Williams 

Mar 10, 2008 11:47

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jimbo 

Mar 10, 2008 09:42

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David 

Mar 10, 2008 09:37

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