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Christmas Out Loud I: Katy Balls, Craig Brown, Kate Weinberg, Craig Raine, Lisa Haseldine and Melissa Kite

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Irritations and Unwinding: A Cultural Reflection

This chapter examines the concept of 'unwinding' and its ironic implications in today's society, particularly its overuse and the stress it can invoke. It also highlights a feud between two musicians and considers the literary legacy of irritability, using Kingsley Amis as a key figure in illustrating human frustrations.

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