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The Book Club: Jonathan Coe

Best of the Spectator

CHAPTER

The Uncertainty of Literary Legacy

This chapter delves into the unpredictability of literary fame and how authors ponder their legacy after death. The discussion highlights the tension between an author's control over their remembrance and the randomness of literary history, featuring examples of once-overlooked writers now enjoying a revival.

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