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The death of Adam : essays on modern thought

by Marilynne Robinson

This collection of essays analyses the historical and religious foundations of American cultural identity. Key topics include the influence of midwestern abolitionists, the evolution of Darwinism, and the European origins of the nation's intellectual heritage.

Accession 22967 ISBN 0312425325 Publisher Picador
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