The call of Jack London
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Jack London is the most popular author abroad but is underrated in the U.S. His reputation as a self-taught writer is partly to blame while other people think he's not intellectual enough. Whatever, London was a radical man whose romanticism thoroughly influenced his work.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
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The biology of joy: scientists are unlocking the secrets of pleasure - and discovering what poets already knew
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Scientists are recently unlocking the principles of joy and are no less than baffled by its complexity. Although the concept of pleasure has been around for several centuries, recognizing and fulfilling the need for pleasure is the first step to attaining it.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1997
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Lights! Action! Tyranny!
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A description of the lifestyle and work of motion picture director Krzysztof Kieslowski is presented. His work on 'The Decalogue,' which was initially made for Polish television before being shown in the US, is discussed.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2000
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