trash & erudition (sometimes contradictory desires)

Explore the intriguing clash between trash and erudition in this curated list of books that delve into contradictory desires—where highbrow meets lowbrow in a fascinating literary journey.

books contradictory desires erudition trash
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Wicked

by Gregory Maguire

When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But …
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Brick Lane

by Monica Ali

“A book you won’t be able to put down. A Bangladeshi immigrant in London is torn between the kind, tedious older husband with whom she …
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The Regeneration Trilogy

by Pat Barker

The eye in the door: Drawing of the history of the Pemberton Billing libel trial in which all Britain's military troubles were laid at the …
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