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The Essayistic Spirit: Literature, Modern Criticism, and the Essay

The Essayistic Spirit: Literature, Modern Criticism, and the Essay

Penned By Claire de Obaldia
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The Essayistic Spirit: Literature, Modern Criticism, and the Essay

The Essayistic Spirit: Literature, Modern Criticism, and the Essay

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Claire de Obaldia is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Claire de Obaldia can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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