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Plausible Prejudices

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Plausible Prejudices: Essays on American Writing
AuthorJoseph Epstein
LanguageEnglish
Published1985
Publication placeUnited States

Plausible Prejudices: Essays on American Writing is a 1985 collection of essays by Joseph Epstein dealing with literary criticism and other subjects.

Reception

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Kirkus Reviews said that "his collection of prejudices doesn't add up to a coherent position or a serious argument."[1] Richard Eder of The Los Angeles Times wrote that "you wonder at times what he is defending."[2] Chicago Tribune critic Stevenson Swanson said that the book needs more content.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "PLAUSIBLE PREJUDICES: Essays on American Writing". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  2. ^ Richard Eder (February 24, 1985). "Of enmity without passion". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  3. ^ Stevenson Swanson (February 24, 1985). "Epstein: Jaunty 'Prejudices' From Deflationary Critic". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 17, 2012.