Web Letters: A Great Deal of Work

By George Scialabba

January 16, 2008

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  • I enjoyed the essay and always appreciate any attentions paid our North Country scholars. Edmund Wilson is a particular favorite of mine. I discovered his writings through a mention in Fred Exley's Fan's Notes--and became a fan myself. Thank you,

    Thomas Hagelund

    Winthrop, NY

    01/21/2008 @ 10:40am


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