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The ‘Have It Both Ways’ Theory of Great Books

The Atlantic 03 July 2026 7h ago
The ‘Have It Both Ways’ Theory of Great Books
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Many literary classics have a way of appealing to our lizard brains while making us question why we're so compelled by them.
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