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186: How to Read (Or, Milton and Ruskin meet the Bishops)

Posted on July 9, 2020 by jimspates

For Mike and all my Students who found Life and Direction when reading “Of Kings’ Treasuries” Good Folks, Note: This post below is longer than most. I know that condition makes it off-putting in our hurried world. Nevertheless, I would like … Continue reading →

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