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“A high-school teacher, after all, is a person deputized by the rest of us to explain to the young what sort of world they are living in, and to defend, if possible, the part their elders are playing in it”

Quote by Emile Capouya

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Emile Capouya was a renowned literary critic known for his profound insights and unique criticisms of modern literary works. His review articles covered a wide range of genres, including novels, plays, and poetry, and had a significant impact on the development of literary criticism. more

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