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The primary reason to study Blake.. is not .. to be someone who at a cocktail party is never embarrassed (but can embarrass others). The ultimate reason to read them is to see if they may know you better than you know yourself. (academic article college education literature philosophy youth ) - Dwelling in Possibilities - ChronicleReview.com
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* A character experiences abstract loss and attempts an exodus from normal life.
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