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Literary Outlaw: Three Lessons from William S. Burroughs

Jul 13, 2023

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4 min read

Literary Outlaw: Three Lessons from William S. Burroughs

Never seek to impress, having kids is no excuse, and the absolute necessity of a high-intensity, private friend group.

Justin Murphy
Justin Murphy
Harold Bloom's 4 Rules for Reading

Jul 10, 2023

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4 min read

Harold Bloom's 4 Rules for Reading

"A scholar is a candle which the love and desire of all men will light."

Justin Murphy
Justin Murphy
The Weight of Glory

Jul 8, 2023

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7 min read

The Weight of Glory

And how to find secret weapons.

Justin Murphy
Justin Murphy
From Self-Pity to Pulitzer: Lessons from the Life of John Kennedy Toole

Jul 5, 2023

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3 min read

From Self-Pity to Pulitzer: Lessons from the Life of John Kennedy Toole

Why you should never count yourself out as a writer, especially in the internet era.

Justin Murphy
Justin Murphy
Reading is Selfish, Elitist, and Anti-Social

Jul 3, 2023

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6 min read

Reading is Selfish, Elitist, and Anti-Social

Reflections on Harold Bloom's How to Read and Why (2000)

Justin Murphy
Justin Murphy
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Every month, I mail a printed letter teaching one of the most important and unknown ideas in the world—something that cannot be found on the internet.