There are works of literature whose influence is strong but indirect b…

J. M. Coetzee
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There are works of literature whose influence is strong but indirect because it is mediated through the whole of the culture rather than immediately through imitation. Wordsworth is the case that comes to mind. ✨ Interview with David Attwell, www.dn.se. December 8, 2003.
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There are works of literature whose influence is strong but indirect because it is mediated through the whole of the culture rather than immediately through imitation. Wordsworth is the case that comes to mind. ✨ Interview with David Attwell, www.dn.se. December 8, 2003.

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