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Literary Sociology a.k.a. The Institutional Turn a.k.a The Spreadsheet School of Literary Criticism

The American Vandal

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Literary Exchange in the Gilded Age

This chapter unfolds in a vibrant bookstore during the Gilded Age, centered around a humorous interaction between a sophisticated customer, Laura Hawkins, and a young clerk. Through their witty dialogue, the chapter highlights the nuances of literary preferences and the complexities of book recommendations while showcasing the cultural dynamics of the era.

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