How Literature Lasts (and Popular Myths of Popularity)
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On what books remain, fade, or return
How Literature Lasts (and Popular Myths of Popularity) On what books remain, fade, or return Lincoln Michel Jul 11, 2023 ∙ Paid 76 21 11 Share Lately, I’ve been in some discussions about what makes literature endure and in particular whether it is the masses or the critics and academics who determine longevity. If you want to be read one hundred years from now, is it better to have mass appeal or the approval of tastemakers? Does the high brow last or the low brow endure? The question is wrongf… Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Lincoln Michel. Claim my free post Or purchase a p
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