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Not All Propaganda is Art 3: The Man Who Was Thursday's Children

Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything

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The Dichotomy of Art and Authority

This chapter explores the cultural tensions surrounding the 'angry young man' phenomenon in literature and the beat generation of the late 1950s. It delves into Kingsley Amis's rejection of commercial labels, critiques the stagnation in contemporary literature, and examines the interplay between cultural expression and political propaganda during the mid-20th century. By highlighting key figures and their roles in shaping intellectual discourse, it underscores the conflict between artistic integrity and socio-political narratives.

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