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The Maniac

Benjamin Labatut • Penguin Group • ISBN 9780593654491

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The Maniac

Benjamin Labatut • Penguin Group • ISBN-13 9780593654491

ISBN-10 0593654498 • 2024 • 1st Edition

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ISBN 9780593654491 • Completeness 76

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In 'The MANIAC,' Benjamin Labatut explores the blurred lines between genius and madness, delving into the lives of historical figures who have pushed the boundaries of science and philosophy. The book weaves a narrative that questions the nature of reality and the limits of human understanding.

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Publisher: Penguin Group
Hardcover1st Edition2024
Pages: 256Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: Benjamin Labatut

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Category: Contemporary LiteratureCategory: Cultural CritiqueCategory: Historical FictionCategory: Intellectual HistoryCategory: Literary FictionCategory: LiteratureCategory: Narrative NonfictionCategory: Philosophical LiteratureInfluenced by: Jorge Luis BorgesInfluenced by: Thomas PynchonInfluenced by: Italo CalvinoInfluenced: Contemporary WritersInfluenced: Philosophical ThinkersCornerstone of: Contemporary Philosophical Fiction

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