Jan 5, 2016 06:34
8 yrs ago
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whose posterity defines not only their generation

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Every so often, there comes along an individual whose posterity defines not only their generation, but {ut1} on very rare occasions {ut2} those that follow too. Pablo Picasso {ut1} charismatic and artistic genius of almost mythical proportions {ut2} was one such fellow.
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Jan 5, 2016 06:51: Ivan Niu changed "Language pair" from "English to Chinese" to "English"

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51 mins
Selected

whose legacy has a decisive effect not only on their own generation

"Posterity" more usually means "descendants", but here it refers to the work Picasso left behind him, which had an enduring influence on art.
Peer comment(s):

agree Yasutomo Kanazawa : Not only in Picasso's generation but also in our generations and future generations to come.
1 hr
Thank you.
agree Sheila Wilson : Does posterity actually make sense here? I'm sure the writer would have been better off with legacy
3 hrs
Thank you. Yes, I think it is the wrong choice of word.
agree Yvonne Gallagher : yes, "legacy" (to posterity) is much better
4 hrs
Thank you.
agree B D Finch : I think "posterity" refers to both his work and his influence. Not sure "legacy" would be an adequate substitute, as "posterity" implies that it will last for ever (or, at least, a very long time indeed), while a legacy might only be to immediate heirs.
4 hrs
Thank you.
agree Sheri P
5 hrs
Thank you.
agree Jean-Claude Gouin
6 hrs
Thank you.
agree acetran
2 days 20 hrs
Thank you.
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