The world's longest crash course. I am reading and reflecting on ten years' worth of literature from the Western Canon, one book at a time, one week at a time, but in no particular order.
Newly retired academic philosopher. Now I mostly read great works of literature and share some reflections about them. Always looking for thoughtful discussions.
I write about the Great Books, classic literature, and the contemporary publishing world. I am also not a transphobe.
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