Only a writer "with Bennett's craft and brass could manage to praise and insult his readers at the same time.

Harold Holzer
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A writer is like a chef, and Bennett had more than a little of both. He could use praise and insult at the same time, cook up a dish that would delight his readers, but also make them angry. He was so good at it that he could be accused of being over-praised, but still remain the best writer in England by far.

Source: Lincoln And The Power Of The Press: The War For Public Opinion

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