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“It was through reading that I discovered the crucial, even sacrosanct place the rituals of drinking held in the American imagination - the ingenious way alcohol seemed to lubricate everything from onerous chitchat to self-conscious sexual advances.”

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Daphne Merkin
Daphne Merkin

Daphne Merkin is a celebrated literary critic known for her incisive and often contentious reviews. Born on May 30, 1954, she has made substantial contributions to literary criticism through her sharp intellect and insightful analysis. more

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