Of all the 20th century critics, Empson seems the most contemporary. With his neckbeard, poly lifestyle, aliveness to linguistic instability, inability to secure a steady job, and Hitchens style contempt for religion, he's almost a Brooklyn hipster.https://twitter.com/accommodatingly/status/1074008523821015041 …
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@johnhaffenden is the man to reply to this thread! Empson was Head of Dept at Sheffield for nearly 20 years I think. But yes he must have been in his late-40s before getting that job.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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