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The charming gay racist who invented modern American conservatism: Sam Tanenhaus on William F. Buckley's absurdly implausible contradictions

Keen On America

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Exploring the Biographical Lens: Secrets and Reflections

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between a biographer and their subject, questioning the subject's ability to narrate their own life with the same depth of insight. It reveals unexpected family secrets related to their past involvement with segregationists, highlighting the unique perspective that a biographer can provide in uncovering hidden narratives.

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