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The Hall of Uselessness
Book • 2011
The Hall of Uselessness is a collection of essays by Simon Leys, showcasing his erudition and skeptical intelligence.
The book addresses a wide range of subjects, including the Chinese attitude to the past, European art and literature, and political observations.
Leys critiques figures like Roland Barthes and Christopher Hitchens, while appreciating writers such as Victor Hugo and Georges Simenon.
The book addresses a wide range of subjects, including the Chinese attitude to the past, European art and literature, and political observations.
Leys critiques figures like Roland Barthes and Christopher Hitchens, while appreciating writers such as Victor Hugo and Georges Simenon.
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