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No. 2138: Contrariness

Dr Johnson praising Whiggery, a devout hymn by Swinburne, Chesterton arguing in favour of pessimism. . . . You are invited to supply an imaginary passage from a famous author, written in his/her style but express- ing startlingly untypical opinions. Maximum 150 words or 16 lines of verse. Entries to `Competition No. 2138' by 25 May.