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Questions about the works of the American novelist Walker Percy (1916 – 1990) and his life as a writer. He was awarded the National Book Award for Fiction for his novel 'The Moviegoer'.

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In what ways does The Moviegoer echo Kierkagaardian existentialist principles?

How does the plot of The Moviegoer show the influence of existentialist authors, specifically Kierkegaard, on Percy's writing. I've also noticed some similarities between the "leap of faith" between ...
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