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On obsession

by Malcolm Knox

This personal essay examines the nature of obsession through various themes, including literature, romance, and numerical patterns. It explores the distinction between enthusiasm and fixation, reflecting on how intense interests impact engagement with life.

Accession 8295 ISBN 9780522855630 Publisher Melbourne University Press
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