Closer to Rude Than Snide: An Interview with Leo Robson

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literary criticismLeo Robsoncritic's jobinterviewPauline KaelKenneth TynanSusan SontagMartin AmisChristopher HitchensJames WoodZadie SmithElizabeth Hardwick

Author: lermontov

Date: 6/30/2026

Article Summary:
An interview with Leo Robson, a literary critic, discussing the state of criticism, the role of critics, and the changing perception of the critic's job over time.