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by Isaiah Berlin, Henry Hardy, Noel Annan

This volume contains a childhood fictional piece reflecting on the Russian Revolution, alongside a late-life essay synthesising thoughts on freedom, determinism, and pluralism. Tributes to the author's life, conversation, and intellect are also included.

Accession 18501 ISBN 0940322099 Publisher New York Review Books
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