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Michael Friedman, Master of Cliche

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On the Accidental Discovery of a Wonderful Book

By Molly Young | May 22, 2015

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How late bloomers are leading a revolt against the cult of the literary prodigy

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Edward St. Aubyn: A Writer's Suicide Pact

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Sergio Pitol: Mexico's Total Writer

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