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The darkening ecliptic

by Ern Malley (Fictitious poet), Sidney Nolan, Robert Melville, Elwyn Lynn

This study explores the history of hoaxes, plagiarism, and fakery in America, examining how hucksters exploit stereotypes and public gullibility. It analyses how these falsehoods, from fabricated memoirs to fake news, have contributed to a post-factual society.

Accession 4075 ISBN 571103707 Publisher R Alistair McAlpine
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