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Nabokov's favourite word is mauve : the literary quirks and oddities of our most-loved authors

by Ben Blatt

This study uses statistical analysis to explore the linguistic habits and stylistic patterns of various authors. It examines word choices, clichés, and structural devices across literary history to identify unique writing footprints.

Accession 12091 ISBN 9781471152825 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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