When you watch an advertisement on TV or see one in a magazine, how important is context or market knowledge to the product being advertised? To put it another way, when you see an advertisement, to what degree are you, … Continue reading
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The Death of a Poet (and Why You Should Care)
8 July 2010 is the 188th anniversary of the death of Percy Bysshe Shelley. While most people hopefully may encounter at least one of his poems (perhaps “Ozymandias”) over the course of their lives, it remains a question for many … Continue reading
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The Problems with Soggy Manuscripts
Many debates in literary scholarship concern issues surrounding the interpretation and history of manuscripts, particularly as they inform understanding of what authors write and why they write. This a particular problem in establishing version control and thus textual authority for … Continue reading
Remembering Stravinsky
On the occasion of Stravinsky’s 128th birthday, it seems fitting to reflect briefly on his contributions to music and his famous affair with legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel. This month American audiences have a chance to get a glimpse into … Continue reading
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