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Curiosities of Literature

- A Book-lover's Anthology of Literary Erudition

About Curiosities of Literature

How much heavier was Thackeray's brain than Walt Whitman's? Which novels do American soldiers read? When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? And is there any link between asthma and literary genius? This title contemplates the import of questions such as these, and attempts a few answers in a series of essays.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780099519294
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 304
  • Published:
  • November 4, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 132x213x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 274 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

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How much heavier was Thackeray's brain than Walt Whitman's? Which novels do American soldiers read? When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? And is there any link between asthma and literary genius? This title contemplates the import of questions such as these, and attempts a few answers in a series of essays.

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