Philip Perlmann, prominent linguist and speaker, is struggling to maintain his grip on reality. Derailed by grief and no longer confident, writing his keynote address seems like an insurmountable task, and, as the deadline approaches, Perlmann...
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Philip Perlmann, prominent linguist and speaker, is struggling to maintain his grip on reality. Derailed by grief and no longer confident, writing his keynote address seems like an insurmountable task, and, as the deadline approaches, Perlmann realizes he will have nothing to present. Terror-stricken, he decides to plagiarize the work of Leskov, a Russian colleague. But when Leskov's imminent arrival is announced, Perlmann's desperation leads him to contemplate drastic measures.