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Naomi Kanakia: How Great are the Great Books?

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The Disconnect of Class in Contemporary Fiction

This chapter examines the shift in literary themes from 19th-century depictions of money and class issues to the more sanitized portrayals in modern fiction. It critiques the absence of realistic representations of financial struggles and corporate dynamics in contemporary narratives, advocating for a deeper exploration of these themes to enrich literary storytelling.

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