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The Edition: soul suckers of private equity, Douglas Murray on Epstein & are literary sequels ‘lazy’?

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The Art and Ethics of Literary Sequels

This chapter explores the motivations behind writers creating sequels, focusing on Irvin Welsh's 'Men in Love' amidst critical reflections on literary trends. The discussion touches on the pressures from publishers, reader perceptions, and the ethical challenges faced by editors when critiquing familiar narratives.

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