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M.A. Instruction and Curriculum; Thirteen years teaching experience; International & US Public Schools; Writing, Literature, History, & Humanities

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The President’s Dead by Okkervil River

March 1, 2008 | |

The President’s Dead by Okkervil River

Great example of Stream of Consciousness, Gestalt and a number of literary and writing techniques.

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