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On Tom Crewe's The New Life, and its recent literary ancestors (Alan Hollinghurst, Damon Galgut, Colm Tóibín)
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The coward, the pilot and the schoolgirl
Three essays in ethical criticism
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On travel writing
Some thoughts on Pico Iyer's new book, and some pieces from the back catalogue on travel and travellers.
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The Year in Culture III: Film
My favourite films released this year
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The Year in Culture II: Non-fiction
My favourite works of non-fiction published this year.
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The Year in Culture I: Fiction
My favourite novels published this year.
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