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The Glamour of Work and the Realities Behind It
A reflective essay on modern careers contrasts the glamour of success with the drudgery and burnout common to many jobs. It traces shifts in culture from 1960s idealism to present desires for fame, notes how even creative fields face routine grind, and cites historical urges to work to avoid social penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Irving
New Hampshire
Dustin Hoffman
Hoffman
Benumb
Chablis
Mozart