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(The following text is my draft--not the copy edited version you may find in The Texas Review.) Romantic Voyeurism and the Modern Idea of the Savageby:Rachel Tudor Edgar Allan Poe...
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Our sense of self is a multifaceted and ever evolving process that few have the courage to consciously examine. I admire Sara Suleri's generous sharing of her journey of discovery. I have composed a...
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I would like to submit yet another selection from my series of publications. I hope readers will note that although my work focuses on literary analysis, an ethical aspect is always present. I have...
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By Sam HarrisWhile the United States has suffered the worst recession in living memory, I find that I have very few financial concerns. Many of my friends are in the same position: Most of us attended...
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A child may overcome a difficult childhood--but it may take a lifetime.
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