Yevgeny ZamyatinThe most effective way of destroying art is the canonization of one given form. And one philosophy.
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The ability to destroy a work of art is a very difficult task. The easier it is to destroy the work, the more you destroy its value. The most effective way to destroy a work of art is by canonizing one particular type of art as being the best and most valuable. In 1824, Lord Byron wrote "Don Juan," a great epic poem about the legendary lover.
But he also wrote other works, including "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage." Criticism of "Don Juan" was harsh, and many people disliked his other works as much as they did "Don Juan." Thus, Lord Byron was condemned to a life of obscurity and ended up spending his time in a Turkish prison. This is where he wrote "Don Juan."
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