A Mortal Antipathy

Name: A Mortal Antipathy
Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Yes — read A Mortal Antipathy by Oliver Wendell Holmes in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 27 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A man’s lifelong terror of tall clocks traces back to a mysterious shock in infancy, linked to an indelible olfactory impression. Exploring the strange power of scent and memory, the story delves into a rare physiological enigma that defies explanation.

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