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“In trying to justify the humanities, as in trying to live a life, what may turn out to matter most is holding one's nerve.”

Quote by Stefan Collini

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Stefan Collini is a renowned British academic known for his contributions to literary criticism and intellectual history. His research spans British literature and thought from the 18th to the 20th centuries, with a particular focus on the theory and practice of literary criticism. more

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