The composer and lyricist were in this senseamanuensesfor the player's persona, transmitting established patterns of representation that audiences could easily recognize.
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The cultural practices and variable literacy of the period resulted in the use of clerks, secretaries, andamanuenses.
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In universities,amanuensescan be involved with student guidance counseling, organising course activities etc.
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