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Laurent Begue

Handwriting a much debated window into people’s inner thoughts — maybe

Global Politics

Handwriting can say a lot about a person. At least that’s what the French think. Others say its overblown. But according to Philip Hensher in a new book, we all seem to agree that handwriting is something that’s highly personal. And something we rarely do any more.

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