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You're too kind : a brief history of flattery
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You're too kind : a brief history of flattery

by Richard Stengel

An exploration of the history and evolution of flattery as a social tool, covering its role in religion, literature, and modern communication. The text analyses praise as both a deceptive tactic and a means of social cohesion.

Accession 18098 ISBN 0684854910 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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