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The plot thins: the inventor of Cliffs Notes spread the gift of literature where it had never gone before

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Hillegass founded Cliffs Notes publishing, which produces pamphlet-sized summaries of literary works for time-pressed college and high-school students. Cliffs Notes are considered by many to have had a largely negative influence on higher education. Students who would otherwise gain no knowledge of literature, however, have profited from Hillegass's invention.

Author: Prose, Francine
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Social aspects, Publishing industry, Obituary, Officials and employees, Cover Story, Literature, Hillegass, Clifford Keith, Cliffs Notes Inc.

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Entering New Castle, Del

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A visit to town of New Castle, Delaware, is described. New Castle, with a population of only 5,000, is an old town, that escapes the dangers of over-restoration and pretentiousness.

Author: Prose, Francine
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Delaware, New Castle, Delaware

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Splashy, flashy Miami

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The interesting architecture and Hispanic influences that can be enjoyed by tourists in Miami, FL, are discussed.

Author: Prose, Francine
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
Miami, Florida

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