First Links — 6.13.14

Brutalism’s Bullies
Anthony Paletta, The Awl

The Troubling Case of Chris Hedges
Christopher Ketcham, The New Republic

Essayism and Modernity
Alan Wall, Fortnightly Review

Cult Writers
Oliver Harris, Times Literary Supplement

Sports Hate
Brian Strassburger, The Jesuit Post

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