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ISBN13: 9781022303102
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In this collection of essays, noted British author Thomas de Quincey reflects on the art of conversation and the role it plays in human interaction. With his characteristic wit and insight, de Quincey explores the many nuances of this fundamental aspect of social life, from the pleasures of gossip to the value of listening.
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