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“Let the corporations do as they please -- pillage the environment, falsify their advertising, rig the securities markets -- and it is none of the federal government's business to interfere with the will of heaven.”

Quote by Lewis H. Lapham

Work

Waiting for the Barbarians

The story follows a lone official in a remote frontier province who must confront the moral complexities of his role in a corrupt empire. The narrative delves into the psychological and ethical challenges faced by the protagonist as he struggles with the oppressive nature of his society. more

Author

Lewis H. Lapham
Lewis H. Lapham

Lewis H. Lapham is an American writer born on January 8, 1935. He is known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into American society and politics. more

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