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Philip Roth Turned the Sentence Into an Art Form
Exit Ghost
Most critics will remember the late writer for his daring, outrageous subject matter. But for me, his genius lies in thousands of perfect sentences.
Jay Michaelson
Published
May 23 2018
4:33AM EDT
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