The New Species of Writing

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By William Park ’51

Published Oct. 21, 2020

A study of the emergence of the English novel in the 18th century, William Park ’51 delves into studies of Richardson's Clarissa and Fielding's Tom Jones to trace the particularities of the novel as it formed and distinguish it from subsequent types of works.

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PAW’s December 2025 cover, with a photo of Michael Park ’98.
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December 2025

Judge Michael Park ’98; shifts in DEI initiatives; a night at the new art museum.