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Episode 255: "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde, Act 4 & Film Adaptations

The Literary Life Podcast

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The Selfie Paradox: Beauty and Distraction

This chapter explores how selfies and social media impact our appreciation of beauty, suggesting that the quest for online affirmation detracts from genuine experiences. It also reflects on literary engagement, criticism, and the controversial influence of F.R. Leavis on the literary world.

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