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The Close Reader

Stefan Collini
February 1, 2007   |    This article appeared in the February 19, 2007 edition of The Nation.
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William Empson's writing shaped modern criticism. A new biography restores him to his proper eminence.

About the Author

Stefan Collini
Stefan Collini’s That’s Offensive! Criticism, Identity, Respect (Chicago) was published earlier this year....

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Stefan Collini
February 1, 2007   |    This article appeared in the February 19, 2007 edition of The Nation.
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