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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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SEASHELL EMPORIA

0 Hello, 02br
00I would like someone explain to me what refers to this "seashell emporia" here:02br
00 'Similarly in Steinbeck, the kitsch of contemporary America is savored: Swiss Cheese Candy, seashell emporia, and Dairy Queen roadside stands with huge bathtubs parked in front.'02br
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00Thanks in advance, Jo. 0-
  

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0Hi,02br 02br 00An 'emporium' is a store, usually a specialized one. 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 00An 'emporium' is a store, usually a specialized one.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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00An 'emporium' is a store, usually a specialized one. Plural is 'emporia'.02br
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00Stores that sell sea-shells ( to tourists with no taste, in this case).02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-

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