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Men, Women, and Books

by Augustine Birrell

Level C1 · AdvancedHistorical20 chapters
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About this book

Explore the sharp contrasts in the life and work of Dean Swift, whose biting wit and coarse humor clash with moments of genuine affection and literary brilliance. Dive into a world where genius and cruelty intertwine, revealing a complex and unforgettable figure.

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Contents

20 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02DEAN SWIFT.
03LORD BOLINGBROKE.
04STERNE.
05DR. JOHNSON.
06RICHARD CUMBERLAND.
07ALEXANDER KNOX AND THOMAS DE QUINCEY.
08HANNAH MORE.
09MARIE BASHKIRTSEFF.
10SIR JOHN VANBRUGH.
11JOHN GAY.
12ROGER NORTH’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.

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