Quote by Christopher Hitchens

The Postmodernists' tyranny wears people down by boredom and semi-literate prose.

The Postmodernists' tyranny wears people down by boredom and

Summary

This quote suggests that the tyranny of Postmodernism is exerted through the means of boredom and poorly written prose that lacks proper literary skill and fluency. It implies that Postmodernist works often lack depth and fail to engage the audience due to their mundane and unstimulating nature. The quote conveys the notion that Postmodernist writings tend to overpower individuals through a monotonous and tiresome experience, while also suggesting that the quality of the prose itself is subpar and lacks coherence.

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By Christopher Hitchens

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