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Tag Archives: Cole Porter
FLIVVER: The Robert E. Howard WORD OF THE YEAR
From my first published review in Nyctalops in 1974, I have now spent four decades defending the literary legacy of Robert E. Howard — ironically enough, his work as often needs defense from the very people who claim to be … Continue reading
