Book Review: On Looking by Lia Purpura
A review of On Looking by Lia Purpura . Acollection of essays that challenges readers to slow down, pay attention, and see the ordinary world in startling new ways.
May 2, 2025
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A review of On Looking by Lia Purpura . Acollection of essays that challenges readers to slow down, pay attention, and see the ordinary world in startling new ways.
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