The film “Farewell” has a surprise ending that reminds me of a funny scene from “Importance of Being Earnest.”
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“The Farewell’s” Oscar Wilde Ending
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Sinclair’s “Jungle” & ACA Challenges
Upton Sinclair’s “Jungle” anticipates some of need for Obamacare, along with some of the challenges it is facing.
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Lit vs. China’s Cultural Revolution
Sometimes, it seems, we need to take a step out of our own liberal society to remind ourselves just how precious the classics are. During last year’s protests in Iran, I wrote a series of posts (starting with this one) on the potential for literature to be a force for liberation. Barbara Beliveau, a member […]
