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An American odyssey that reveals the fascinating complexities of one of history's most brilliant, eccentric, and daring families The James family, one of Americ
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A portrait of the eccentric and brilliant James family, which produced three famous children--novelist Henry, philosopher William, and feminist Alice--examines
The Vienna Coffeehouse Wits, 1890-1938
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Segel's extensive introduction provides a wealth of information concerning the social, political, and cultural background of turn-of-the-century Vienna. The eig
Wit's End
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This “delightful and eccentric new tale”(The Boston Globe) from the bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club subverts the whodunit and gives us a tho
Elements of Wit
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Got wit? We’ve all been in that situation where we need to say something clever, but innocuous; smart enough to show some intelligence, without showing off; s