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Fragments from a Paper Discussing Literacy and Satire
Readable excerpts show a long discussion of a London piece and a literary editor’s responses. The text references an open slip from the Chicago Scrap Book and notes how readers react to parodies and unfamiliar words. The passage highlights the era’s interest in language and satire and includes reactions by Martha Sho and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Milman
Aly Walgistor
Barnuin
Finntructive
Jong
Origins
Chicago
Muncey Grazins
Yale
Anibal
Sane Pal