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Pastiche
A pastiche is a work of literature that openly imitates the work of a previous artist, sometimes with the intent of satire.
“
[Hugh] winced as I squealed the tyres, but after all, it wasn't his motorcar. Holmes did more than wince before we were out of Oxford, but I didn't hit anybody, and only brushed the farm cart slightly. It wasn't his automobile either, and what do men know about driving?
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― The Beekeeper's Apprentice
― The Beekeeper's Apprentice
“
Colorless green ideas sleep furiously
three old owls on a chest of drawers
were screwing
the daughter of the doctor.
But then the mother called them,
colorless green ideas slepp furiously.
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― How to Travel With a Salmon & Other Essays
― How to Travel With a Salmon & Other Essays















































