Thought I'd try and read Foucault's The Birth of the Clinic over the long weekend. There were not many people around the house today and I had plenty of time on my hands, so conditions were perfect for making real progress. Unfortunately the density of Foucault's writing is such that a single paragraph can wear me out. The result: I've managed to read the first three chapters, actually understanding possibly a third of what I've read. I consider that not bad going.
And on the entirely positive side, I've enjoyed some excellent naps in the course of the day as a result of my efforts.
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