The devils and Canon Barham;: Ten essays on poets, novelists and monsters
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The devils and Canon Barham;: Ten essays on poets, novelists and monsters by Edmund Wilson reads like a story-led title whose appeal is likely premise, mood, and momentum. This edition lists 1973 • Farrar, Straus and Giroux • 219 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 1973 • Farrar, Straus and Giroux • 219 pages • ISBN 9780374138431.
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What stands out here is the reading mood. This feels like a book people pick for the premise and momentum, not because they need extra background first.
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Expect mood, premise, and forward pull more than pure reference value. That usually makes for a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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