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From the Easy Chair Vol. 3

by George William Curtis

In a world of changing times, a writer reflects on the enduring truths of life and literature. In the third volume of his popular column "The Easy Chair," George William Curtis offers his insights on a wide range of topics, from literature and art to politics and society. His essays are witty, insightful, and thought-provoking, and they provide a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's leading thinkers of the 19th century.

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English

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English

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1860-1865

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George William Curtis was an American writer and public speaker born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 24, 1824. He was a leading figure in the American Renaissance, a literary and intellectual...

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