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“Most works of art are effectively treated as commodities and most artists, even when they justly claim quite other intentions, areeffectively treated as a category of independent craftsmen or skilled workers producing a certain kind of marginal commodity.”

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Raymond Williams
Raymond Williams

Raymond Williams was a British novelist celebrated for his exploration of social class and the human condition in his works. Born on August 31, 1921, in Cwmgiedd, Wales, Williams' career spanned several decades, during which he authored numerous novels and short stories. His writing is characterized by its richly detailed prose and complex characters, reflecting the diverse social and cultural landscapes of his era. more

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