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Gabriel García Márquez in Paris, France 1990
Gabriel García Márquez: Writer of Magical Realism
Introduction to Magical Realism
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    Understanding Exposition in Literature
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    The 6 Creepiest Fairy Tales
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    One-dimensional Characters in Literature
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    Anthology: Definition and Examples in Literature
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    John McPhee: His Life and Work
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    Jules Verne: His Life and Writings
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    Biography of Italo Calvino, Italian Novelist
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    Biography of Joseph Pulitzer
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    Top 6 Books About the Future
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    5 Mind-Blowing Facts From the Book “The Zookeeper’s Wife”
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    Good Airport Reads
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    Good Books to Read in Winter
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    Funny Holiday Books
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    "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Study Guide
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    Why Fahrenheit 451 Will Always Be Terrifying
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    Abelard and Heloise
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    The 10 Most-Banned Classic Novels
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    A List of Every Nobel Prize Winner in English Literature
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    Literature Definitions: What Makes a Book a Classic?
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    Why We Don't Read
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    Roman Theater
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    The Meaning of Myths, Folklore, Legends, and Fairy Tales
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    A Brief Overview of American Literary Periods
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    Banned Books: History and Quotes
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    The Augustan Age
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    The Victorian Period Was a Time of Change
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    Ancient Greek Tragedy
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