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24. Why Do We Forget So Much of What We’ve Read?

No Stupid Questions

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Unearthing Literary Memory and Misattributed Quotes

This chapter critically examines misconceptions related to memory and literature, including a misattributed quote from a sociologist. It also explores the historical importance of book dust jackets and the intricate connections between knowledge and memory in literary contexts.

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