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Uses the narrative of a mock travel writer to explore exotic and imaginary locations. This book mounts a scathing attack on the morals, politics and learning of the 18th century, culminating in possibly the greatest satire ever written: the story of the Houyhnhnms.
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| Weight | 0.5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 20.8 × 13.4 × 3.2 cm |
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| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 318 |
| Language | English |
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| Dewey | 823.5 (edition:20) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
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