Good critical writing is measured by the perception and evaluation of the subject; bad critical writing by the necessity of maintaining the professional standing of the critic. - Raymond Chandler, born on this date in 1888
Amen.And it's still true.
Frank: Have you seen Geoff Dyer's piece in this week's NYTBR? Textbook example of Chandler's maxim.
Amen.
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Frank: Have you seen Geoff Dyer's piece in this week's NYTBR? Textbook example of Chandler's maxim.
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