"Throughout the European Middle Ages and Renaissance, Latin was the language of learning and international communication. But in the early modern period, it was gradually displaced by French. By the eighteenth century, all the world - or at least all of Europe - aspired to be Parisian."
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Michael Dirda is an acclaimed American literary critic, essayist, and author, celebrated for his insightful explorations of literature and culture. Born on February 16, 1948, Dirda has contributed significantly to the literary world through his work at The Washington Post, where he garnered a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1993. His books, including "Book by Book" and "Reading Like a Writer," demonstrate his deep love for literature, guiding readers through the joys of reading and the intricacies of storytelling, leaving a lasting legacy in literary journalism.
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"In truth, I'm not really a cat person. Seamus, the wonder dog, still deeply mourned by all who knew him, was just about the only pet I've ever really loved."
Michael Dirda"I suppose movie theaters are the churches of the modern age, where we gather reverently to worship the tinsel gods of Hollywood."
Michael Dirda