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Golem XIV: Foreword

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Lem, S. (1985). Golem XIV: Foreword. In Lem, S. Imaginary Magnitude. Harper Voyager, pp. 99-118

(adjective) putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay / (adjective) not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply / (adjective) admitting of no contradiction / (adjective) expressive of urgency or command / (adjective) characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance / (adjective) indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature; haughty / (noun) a challenge (as of a juror) made as of right without assigning any cause

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participating in conversations with GOLEM requires people to have patience and above all self-control, for from our point of view it can be arrogant and peremptory.

—p.113 by Stanisław Lem
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participating in conversations with GOLEM requires people to have patience and above all self-control, for from our point of view it can be arrogant and peremptory.

—p.113 by Stanisław Lem
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1 year ago

a category of writing derived from the French phrase meaning "beautiful" or "fine" writing; includes all literary works—especially fiction, poetry, drama, or essays—valued for their aesthetic qualities and originality of style and tone

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That is surely why it has no regard for belles-lettres.

—p.114 by Stanisław Lem
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That is surely why it has no regard for belles-lettres.

—p.114 by Stanisław Lem
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