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“Mountainhead” and the Age of the Pathetic Billionaire

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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This chapter examines America's cultural obsession with extreme wealth through the lens of contemporary TV shows and classic literature. By analyzing series like 'White Lotus' and 'Succession' alongside historical figures from authors like Edith Wharton, it questions how wealth influences identity and societal narratives.

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