
'Book Review': Robert Caro on 50 Years of 'The Power Broker'
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Discovering Greatness Through Literature
Exploring literature outside formal education can lead to delightful discoveries. The speaker shares an appreciation for authors such as John Lecquere and Simonon's May Gray, but highlights a significant moment of finding Anthony Trollope's work later in life. Despite having majored in English literature at Princeton, the speaker notes that they had not encountered Trollope in their studies. This anecdote emphasizes the notion that valuable insights and literary treasures can be uncovered through personal exploration and unexpected sources.
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