This list of literary works, paired with sharp and humorously biting critiques, highlights some notable moments where even the most celebrated authors failed.
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This epic poem is seen as more of a display of flattery and form than true art.
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Turns into an imitation of his fictional style with overly mannered, unconvincing prose.
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This play is singled out for not living up to the brilliance of Shakespeare's other work.
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Finnegan’s Wake is admired for its genius, but criticized for being too laborious for the average reader.
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Paradiso is considered a chore, weighed down by heavy theological discussions.
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This novel perplexes the critic, leaving them questioning why it’s held in such high regard as a classic.
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This satire is seen as too heavy-handed, leaving the reader feeling superior to its central character.