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Fabulous monsters : Dracula, Alice, Superman, and other literary friends / Alberto Manguel
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Fabulous monsters : Dracula, Alice, Superman, and other literary friends / Alberto Manguel

by Alberto Manguel

An illustrated exploration of how literary characters influence our lives and help navigate complex human experiences. This work examines the enduring relationships readers form with figures from classic texts to understand themes of love, loss, and identity.

Accession 27488 ISBN 9780300247381 Publisher Yale University Press
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