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Farther away

by Jonathan Franzen

This collection of essays and speeches examines themes such as environmental conservation in China and Cyprus, the impact of technology on human connection, and reflections on literature and friendship. It provides an analysis of contemporary social and moral issues.

Accession 7483 ISBN 9780374153571 Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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