Sheehan Quirke

How did it become cool to post about the ancient Greeks, classical architecture, and Old Master painters in the age of social media influencers? Well, ask the guy who has most recently worked at McDonald’s and before that as a nightwatchman, but is best known as The Cultural Tutor – that’s also his handle on Twitter, where he has garnered millions of followers. Through relatable anecdotes and insightful lessons on rhetoric, writing and, his tweets and newsletters convey meaningful content on the Internet – a place that seems to be all about looks and material possessions.

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