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Grumpy Coot's avatar

You should not have been required to refund me such a nominal amount. Many thanks for sharing your studies. I am richer being able to reread many things from 40+ years ago and some books I never would have considered.

stephen pedroff's avatar

I want to understand Yvor Winters’ theory of qualitative progression.

Chris Coffman's avatar

Merry Christmas! I hope you’re enjoying the US. Keep up the outstanding work!

Leslie oley's avatar

Thank you Mr.Oliver. Merry Christmas to you and yours Sir.

Portia's avatar

That's a great gift, Henry. Merry Christmas!

T J Elliott's avatar

Shollaig nona duit And extravagant compliments for the season

Mary Heseltine's avatar

Spoonerism as gaelige, very funny!

Christina's avatar

Cheers! Merry Christmas!

Jeff Rensch's avatar

What did she mean by no compliments of the season? Was it coded phrase implying agnosticism—or alcohol? Or just what?

Shirley's avatar

Merry Christmas Henry. Thank you so much for your work.

Russell Smith's avatar

Thanks for everything you do, Henry

Hellish 2050's avatar

I make all my articles free to read.

Paid subscribers receive 3 ebooks at no extra cost.

https://hellish2050.substack.com/p/upgrade-to-a-paid-subscription-and

Having some reward for paid subscribers (other than articles) is a model that works.

Linnea Alexander's avatar

Thank you! I love your work. Great writing. Great insights. You've actually made me appreciate Middlemarch :-)

Michael Rushton's avatar

Thank you for this! I really enjoy all of your writing

Luigi Cappel's avatar

Merry Christmas to you too :)

lindamc's avatar

Thank you! Enjoy your first American Christmas if you’re spending it here.

Reading, and rereading many of my favorite classic novels (including Middlemarch and most Austen) has been an important comfort during this chaotic and exhausting time, and this newsletter has inspired me to read some new things (like the Calculation of Volume books). I appreciate your work and look forward to seeing what comes next.

M.F. Callaghan's avatar

Bravo! Merry Christmas!