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Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions Notes and Illustrations - cover

Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions Notes and Illustrations

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Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

This is a fascinating collection of prefaces to various literary works. As the collector says, prefaces give fascinating insights into an author's state of mind and purpose when writing his or her work. They help the reader to better understand the value and significance of the work.
Available since: 11/20/2019.
Print length: 456 pages.

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