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What do people make of his use of the N-word? I understand it was commonly used in his time period. Is it considered acceptable to read his work? It's a shame because otherwise I really like his writing style.

Daniel This is bizarre...How can anyone be so confused to need to ask others if it is acceptable for them to read a book due to the language in use of that e…moreThis is bizarre...How can anyone be so confused to need to ask others if it is acceptable for them to read a book due to the language in use of that era not fitting the societal demands of today?

Its as ridiculous as refusing classic texts, even fairytales, on the same basis that they do not meet our modern standards for inclusiveness and non gender specificity as the hallmark of acceptable. Its a hideous symptom of a society gone very wrong indeed...(less)

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