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Great Books

Le morte d'Arthur: The Legend of The King
How the theme of hero worship grew from tales of King Arthur in Malory's "Le Morte D'Arthur". Included: comments from filmmaker George Lucas on how the "Star Wars" films evolved from the book.
7.4 /10
Frankenstein: The Making of the Monster
How Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" reflects concerns about the consequences of scientific experimentation. Included: a profile of Shelley; comments from authors Anne Rice and Anne K. Mellor.
7.4 /10

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