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Your Book Review: Thomas Urquhart’s Translation Of Rabelais

A review of Thomas Urquhart's 17th-century English translation of Rabelais' Gargantua and Pantagruel, told through the tragicomic life story of the translator - a Scottish aristocrat who failed at everything except creating this masterpiece of baroque English prose.

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Aug 28, 2026 5,155 words 216 likes 94 comments Listen · 38 min Read Read
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Your Book Review: The Castrato

A comprehensive review of 'The Castrato' by Martha Feldman, exploring the history, biology, and social impact of castrati singers in Italy.

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Jun 3, 2022 9,763 words 75 likes 236 comments Listen · 72 min Read Read
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Blogging The Anissimov – Smith Reaction Debate

Scott Alexander reviews and critiques a polite but underwhelming video debate between Noah Smith and Michael Anissimov on neoreactionary ideas.

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