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372 Dragons! (with Scott G. Bruce)

The History of Literature

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The Penguin Book of Hell

Professor bruce says the concept of hell is a rhetorical device to control people's behaviour. A nineteenth century treatise written for children tells children what awaits them in hell if they misbehave, he adds. 'Let's hope that those children were able to call upon some friendly dragons as their allies'

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