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The History of Literature
Exploring the Use of Chapters in Different Types of Works
This chapter delves into the differences and similarities between chapters in fiction, nonfiction, and religious texts. It discusses the history of chaptering in the Bible, how writers have adopted and reinterpreted chapter breaks in novels, and the significance of accidental effects in organizing a text.
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