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The revival of Islam dates from the early years of the 20th century. It was brought about by their humiliation, by their sense of how low they'd fallen compared with the West.
What is classical music if not the epitome of sensuality, passion, and understated erotica that popular music, even with all of its energy and life, cannot even begin to touch?
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Leon Edel, Critic (1907) |
Alice Thomas Ellis, Writer (1932) |
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant (1945) |
Zoe Kazan, Actress (1983) |
Michael Keaton, Actor (1951) |
Alf Landon, Politician (1887) |
Sol LeWitt, Artist (1928) |
Nicola Abbagnano, Philosopher (1990) |
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Jacques Lacan, Psychologist (1981) |