And note that I mean good writers. Which of them has done harm? Hemingway? In bitchy little personal ways, sure, but mostly after he stopped being good. His public efforts and statements were quite well-intentioned.
I disagree that Shakespeare knew better than to be kind, but don't know how that conversation could go any further. We know much more about people who came after, most of whom tried to do good in their fashion and milieu. Not all were activists (though many were), but which of them were dicks?
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And note that I mean good writers. Which of them has done harm? Hemingway? In bitchy little personal ways, sure, but mostly after he stopped being good. His public efforts and statements were quite well-intentioned.
I disagree that Shakespeare knew better than to be kind, but don't know how that conversation could go any further. We know much more about people who came after, most of whom tried to do good in their fashion and milieu. Not all were activists (though many were), but which of them were dicks?