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Essays and cultural criticism shaped by the writers, artists, places, and ideas that have influenced my thinking. These pieces combine personal encounter with close reading to examine how taste and judgment develop over time.


February 08, 2025

The Critics Who Shaped Me

February 08, 2025/ Michael Quinn
The Critics Who Shaped Me

"Oh, so you’re the one all the writers are afraid of!"

That wasn’t how I saw my role at all. In fact, the idea had never crossed my mind. Suddenly, I felt like a great big monster with no idea how ugly he is until people start screaming and running away.

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