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Iris Murdoch speaks, clutches forehead at YouTube

“Literature does many, many things, and philosophy does one thing.” Jacket Copy’s Carolyn Kellogg has unearthed an assortment of videos featuring authors who are no longer with us, but “continue to exist, in shadowy form, on YouTube.” Joy of joys, this interview with Iris Murdoch is among them. (Parts 2, 3, 4, & 5.) It’s amazing to witness her almost . . .

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The Smart Set: Lauren Cerand’s weekly events

The Smart Set is on holiday hiatus this week as I’m off to Scotland — anything that I should absolutely see, do, shop, drink or eat in Edinburgh? If so, let me know!   Ed note: In case anyone is still confused after all these years, The Smart Set is curated, written, and posted by Lauren Cerand. She, not I, . . .

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