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“There's always something or someone to do.''But don't you ever find it too much work, Howard?' asks Flora, 'All this dressing and undressing, all these undistinguished climaxes, all this chasing for more of the same, is it really, really, worth the effort?''Of course' [...].”

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Book:The History Man
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The History Man

This book delves into the personal and professional life of a historian, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of the historical profession. more

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Malcolm Bradbury
Malcolm Bradbury

Malcolm Bradbury was an English author known for his science fiction and postmodernist literature. His works often explore themes of technology, culture, and social change, with 'W------+Z' and 'The History Man' being his most famous novels. more

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