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Brenda Knight's study focuses on women whose love of literature manifests in extreme reading and writing habits. Through biographical sketches, she examines how these intense literary cravings shape their lives and works. The book highlights the unique ways women authors and collectors devote themselves to books, offering insight into the cultural and personal forces that drive such passion.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Brenda Knight
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