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Comment author: Douglas_Knight 24 October 2015 02:36:16AM 1 point [-]

Galenson's example is Twain.

What do you mean by "better technically"? Joyce's work became more complicated and difficult to read. Does that count as getting better technically? I think most authors improve technically, but decline in inspiration.