Great Short Books: A Year of Reading-Briefly
- Description
- From 'Great Short Books' by Kenneth C. Davis, 58 Books with full, insightful essays giving context and advice on additional reading. Original order in my notes was in alphabetical order based on the popular English title. The exception being Mrs. Dalloway/The Hours.
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