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by Joseph Heller

A sentient Aristotle observes the world from within his portrait as the Rembrandt masterpiece travels through history. The narrative follows his philosophical reflections on the changing human condition across the centuries.

Accession 8375 ISBN 0399133550 Publisher G. P. Putnam's Sons
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