Tristram Hallett in Ch. 17
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As soon as originality became important, the days of artistic merit or excellence were numbered.
— Kingsley Amis
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "As soon as originality became important, the days of artistic merit or excellence were numbered." in the context of "Tristram Hallett in Ch. 17" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Kingsley Amis
Sir Kingsley William Amis (16 April 1922 – 22 October 1995) was an English novelist, poet, critic, teacher, and father of novelist Martin Amis.
About Kingsley Amis
Sir Kingsley William Amis (16 April 1922 – 22 October 1995) was an English novelist, poet, critic, teacher, and father of novelist Martin Amis.
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