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Charles Dickens : a life / by Smiley, Jane.;

With the delectable wit, unforgettable characters, and challenging themes that have won her a Pulitzer Prize and national bestseller status, Jane Smiley finds a kindred spirit in the author of classics such as Great expectations and A Christmas carol. As "his novels shaped his life as much as his life shaped his novels," Smiley's Charles Dickens is at once a sensitive profile of the great master and a fascinating meditation on the writing life. Smiley evokes Dickens as he might have seemed to his contemporaries: convivial, astute, boundlessly energetic-and lionized. As she makes clear, Dickens not only led the action-packed life of a prolific writer, editor, and family man but, balancing the artistic and the commercial in his work, he also consciously sustained his status as one of the first modern "celebrities." Charles Dickens offers brilliant interpretations of almost all the major works, an exploration of his narrative techniques and his innovative voice and themes, and a reflection on how his richly varied lower-class cameos sprang from an experience and passion more personal than his public knew. Jane Smiley touches, too, on controversial details that include Dickens's obsession with money and squabbles with publishers, his unhappy marriage, and the rumors of an affair. Here is a fresh look at the dazzling personality of a verbal magician and the fascinating times behind the classics we read in school and continue to enjoy today.Includes bibliographical references.

Subjects: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.; Novelists, English;

© 2011, c2002., Penguin,

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In a dark, dark wood / [electronic resource]. by Ware, Ruth.; Church, Imogen.;

Narrator: Imogen Church.What should be a cozy and fun-filled weekend deep in the English countryside takes a sinister turn in Ruth Ware's suspenseful, compulsive, and darkly twisted psychological thriller.Leonora, known to some as Lee and others as Nora, is a reclusive crime writer, unwilling to leave her "nest" of an apartment unless it is absolutely necessary. When a friend she hasn't seen or spoken to in years unexpectedly invites Nora (Lee?) to a weekend away in an eerie glass house deep in the English countryside, she reluctantly agrees to make the trip. Forty-eight hours later, she wakes up in a hospital bed injured but alive, with the knowledge that someone is dead. Wondering not "what happened?" but "what have I done?", Nora (Lee?) tries to piece together the events of the past weekend. Working to uncover secrets, reveal motives, and find answers, Nora (Lee?) must revisit parts of herself that she would much rather leave buried where they belong: in the past.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 269354 KB).

Subjects: Electronic books.; Women novelists, English; Female friendship; Murder ; Fiction.; Suspense.; Thriller.;

© 2015., Simon & Schuster Audio,

On-line resources: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=2114943 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;

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The Jane Austen Project / by Flynn, Kathleen,1966-;

"Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, this engrossing debut novel offers an unusual twist on the legacy of one of the world's most celebrated and beloved authors: two researchers from the future are sent back in time to meet Jane and recover a suspected unpublished novel"--

Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Science fiction.; Austen, Jane, 1775-1817; Women novelists, English; Time travel;

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Jane Austen / by Lynch, Jack(John T.);

Includes bibliographical references (pages 330-334) and index.About This Volume -- Jack Lynch / CAREER, LIFE, AND INFLUENCE: On Jane Austen -- Jack Lynch ; Biography of Jane Austen -- Rosemary M. Canfield Reisman ; The Paris Review Perspective -- Radhika Jones for The Paris Review / CRITICAL CONTEXTS: Jane Austen: A Cultural and Historical Context -- Neil Heims ; Jane Austen: The Critical Reception -- Bonnie Blackwell ; Pride, Prejudice, and Persuasion: A Comparison of Two Novels by Jane Austen -- Dominick Grace / CRITICAL READING: Emma -- Bernard J. Paris ; Jane Austen and Female Reading - Robert W. Uphaus ; Why There's No Sex in Jane Austen's Fiction -- Susan Morgan ; Liberty, Connection, and Tyranny: The Novels of Jane Austen and the Aesthetic Movement of the Picturesque -- Jill Heydt-Stevenson ; Of Woman Borne: Male Experience and Feminine Truth in Jane Austen's Novels -- Sarah R. Morrison ; Rank and Status -- Christopher Brooke ; Early Phase Versus Major Phase: The Changing Feelings of the Mind -- William Deresiewicz ; Conjecturing Possibilities: Reading and Misreading Texts in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice -- Felicia Bonaparte ; Pride and Prejudice and the Beauty of Justice -- Sarah Emsley / RESOURCES: Chronology of Jane Austen's Life ; Works by Jane Austen ; Biography ; About the Editor ; About The Paris Review ; Contributors ; Acknowledgments ; Index."This collection brings together a selection of recent representative critical essays on Austen from a variety of perspectives."--About this volume.

Subjects: Austen, Jane, 1775-1817; Novelists, English;

© ©2010., Salem Press,

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El norte = The North / by Thomas, Anna.proausive; Nava, Gregory.drtauscmmive; Lustgarten, Abbey.pro; Gutiérrez, Zaide Silvia.active; Villalpando, David.active; Gómez Cruz, Ernesto.actact; Lago, Alicia del.act; Tobar, Héctor,1963-; Ebert, Roger.; Glennon, James,1942-cng; Blankett, Betsy.flm; Martinez, Melecio.cmp; Wasco, David.; Independent Productions, Ltd.; American Playhouse Theatrical Films.; Criterion Collection (Firm); Janus Films.; Folkloristas.cmpprf;

DVD ; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) ; Dolby Digital mono ; NTSC, region 1.El norte: Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Alicia del Lago, Miguel Gomez Giron, Jose Martín Ruano, Stella Quan, Eraclio Zepeda.The journal of Diego Rodriguez Silva: Marco Antonio Rubio, Daniel Salazar, Leonel Torres, Salvador Ornelas, Abel Bustos, José María Angel, Alberto Trejo Cardos, Fernando Armas ; narration: Daniel Gabadón.El norte: Cinematography, James Glennon ; film editor, Betsy Blankett ; traditional and original music composed and performed by Los Folkloristas ; traditional original harop music composed and performed by Melecio Martinez ; mariachi music arranged and performed by Mariachi Nuevo Uclatlan ; DVD producer, Abbey Lustgarten.The journal of Diego Rodriguez Silva: A film by Gregory Nava ; music, W.A. Mozart.disc 1. The film -- disc 2. The supplements.El norte: Enrique and Rosa are brother and sister Mayan Indian peasants, living in the mountains of Guatemala. When the village attempts to organize for better treatment, Enrique and Rosa are forced to flee as the Guatemalan army is sent in to punish the townspeople. Receiving clandestine help from friends and humorous advice from a veteran immigrant, they make their way to Los Angeles, hoping to make a new life as young, uneducated, and illegal immigrants.The journal of Diego Rodriguez Silva: Nava's 1972 award-winning thirty-minute student film, based on the life of Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca, depicting the life of a fictional poet caught in the Spanish Civil War and jailed, but then set free on the condition he leaves his country and never returns.

Subjects: Adventure films.; Social problem films.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Brothers and sisters; Mayas; Teenagers; Political violence; Political persecution; Illegal aliens; Immigrants; Guatemalans; Human smuggling; Border crossing;

© ©2008., Criterion Collection,

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The dictionary people : the unsung heroes who created the Oxford English Dictionary / by Ogilvie, Sarah,author.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-352) and index."A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word"--Introduction. Discovering the dictionary people -- A for archaeologist -- B for best contributor -- C for cannibal -- D for dictionary word nerds -- E for Europeans -- F for families -- G for glossotypists -- H for hopeless contributors -- I for inventors -- J for junkie -- K for kleptomaniac -- L for lunatics -- M for murderers -- N for New Zealanders -- O for outsiders -- P for pornographer -- Q for queers -- R for rain collectors -- S for suffragists -- T for tramps, the Sunday -- U for USA -- V for vicars (and vegetarians) -- W for women -- X for xenomaniacs (and Esperantists) -- Y for Yonge, Charlotte, and other novelists -- Z for zealots.Sarah Ogilvie is a linguist, lexicographer, writer, and technologist. Raised in Australia, she has lived and worked in both the United States, teaching at Stanford, and Britain. She currently teaches at Oxford University, where she develops and directs a new degree integrating humanities with technology.

Subjects: Oxford English dictionary.; Encyclopedias and dictionaries; English language; English language; Lexicographers;

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Queens of mystery. by Unthank, Julian,creator,screenwriter.; Thomas, Matthew(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Vaughn, Tim,television producer.; Emes, Ian,television director.; Stone, Jamie Magnus,television director.; Graham, Julie,1965-actor.; Redmond, Siobhan,1959-actor.; Woodward, Sarah,actor.; Vinall, Olivia,actor.; Stevenson, Juliet,narrator.; James, Linda(Producer),Elevision producer.; Sly Fox Productions,production company.; Acorn Media (Firm),production company,publisher.; Ferncroft Media Limited,production company.; ZDF Enterprises,production company.; RLJ Entertainment,distributor.;

DVD, wide screen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo; color.Julie Graham, Siobhan Redmond, Sarah Woodward, Olivia Vinall, Juliet Stevenson.Rating: Not rated ("contains violence and disturbing images")"The "wickedly offbeat" (Parade), contemporary mystery series follows the adventures of newly promoted Detective Sergeant Matilda Stone and her three crime-writing aunts as they solve murders in the picturesque English region of Wildemarsh. Though Matilda's strict boss warns her that homicides are police-only matters, her aunts can't help but offer their expertise, as well as unsolicited dating advice. As Matilda contends with a novelist killed during a blackout at an awards ceremony, an aging rock star strangled before her band's reunion tour, and an actor killed onstage, the one case she can't seem to crack is the unexplained disappearance of her mother more than 20 years ago."--ContainerDisc 1. Episodes 1-2 ; Bonus behind-the-scenes featurette (37 min.) -- Disc 2. Episodes 3-4 ; Bonus behind-the-scenes featurette (12 min.) -- Disc 3. Episodes 5-6 ; Bonus behind-the-scenes featurette (12 min.) ; Easter eggs (10 min.).Created and written by Julian Unthank.

Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television crime shows.; Television comedies.; Women detectives; Policewomen; Murder; Aunts; Novelists;

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The rose & the briar : death, love and liberty in the American ballad / by Wilentz, Sean.; Marcus, Greil.;

Includes bibliographical references, discographies, and index.Barbara Allen / D. Marsh -- The water is wide / A. Powers -- Pretty Polly / R. Sparks -- Music, when soft voices die / S. McCrumb -- Naomie Wise, 1807 / A. Domino -- John Brown's body / S. Vowell -- When you go a courtin' / R. Crumb -- Little maggiea mystery / J.C. Oates -- We did them wrong: the ballad of Frankie and Albert / C. Brown -- The sad song of Delia Green and Cooney Houston / S. Wilentz -- Destiny in my right hand: The wreck of old 97 and Dead man's curve / D. Thomas -- I thought I heard Buddy Bolden say / L. Sante -- See Willy fly by and The cuckoo / J. Langford -- Mariachi reverie / P. Berman -- The foggy, foggy dew / J. Rockwell -- Come Sunday / S. Crouch -- El Paso / J. Miller -- Trial of Mary Maguire / E. Ward -- Love, lore, celebrity, and dead babies : Dolly Parton's Down from Dover / E. Weisbard -- Sail away and Louisiana 1927 / S. Erickson -- Dancing with Dylan / W. Lesser -- Nebraska / H. Hampton -- Blackwatertown / P. Muldoon -- Envoi / G. Marcus.The ballad has been part of American history since before the country had a name. In this book, the editors have assembled an astonishing group of writers and artists--novelists, essayists, performers, and critics--to explore the ineffable power of the American ballad. In words and in drawings, the collaborators have tapped the veins of America's most imaginative and expressive form. From "Barbara Allen," one of the earliest, through "The Wreck of the Old 97," to contemporary ballads by Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, The Rose & the Briar presents a rich new patch of art and commentary--like the ballads, no two the same, but all of a piece, about stories, storytellers, and American death, love, and liberty.--Publisher

Subjects: Ballads, English; Death in music.; Love songs; Liberty;

© 2006, c2005., W.W. Norton,

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John Steinbeck / by Noble, Donald R.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 398-400) and index."Works by John Steinbeck": pages 396-397.About This Volume -- Don Noble / CAREER, LIFE, AND INFLUENCE: On John Steinbeck -- Don Noble ; Biography of John Steinbeck -- Gordon Bergquist ; The Paris Review Perspective -- Hua Hsu for The Paris Review  / CRITICAL CONTEXTS: John Steinbeck's Critical Reception -- Matthew J. Bolton ; "Roar Like a Lion": The Historical and Cultural Contexts of the Works of John Steinbeck -- Jennifer Banach ; John Steinbeck, Frank Norris, and Literary Naturalism -- Gurdip Panesar ; "You're Kind of Untouchable": Women, Men, and the Environment in The Long Valley -- Cynthia A. Bily / CRITICAL READINGS: John Steinbeck: The Favorite Author We Love to Hate -- Jackson J. Benson ; Tortilla Flat and the Creation of a Legend -- Joseph Fontenrose ; Sharing Creation: Steinbeck, In Dubious Battle, and the Working-class Novel in American Literature -- Thomas M. Tammaro ; A Historical Introduction to Of Mice and Men -- Anne Loftis ; Of Mice and Men: The Dream of Commitment -- Louis Owens ; Come Back to the Boxcar, Leslie Honey: Or, Don't Cry for Me, Madonna, Just Pass the Milk: Steinbeck and Sentimentality -- John Seelye ; California Answers The Grapes of Wrath -- Susan Shillinglaw ; Steinbeck's "Self-Characters" as 1930s Underdogs -- Warren G. French ; John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts: Understanding Life in the Great Tide Pool -- James C. Kelley ; Steinbeck's Environmental Ethic: Humanity in Harmony with the Land -- John H. Timmerman ; Steinbeck and the Woman Question: A Never-Ending Puzzle -- Mimi Gladstein ; Steinbeck and Ethnicity -- Susan Shillinglaw ; Steinbeck's War -- Robert E. Morsberger ; Beyond Evil: Cathy and Cal in East of Eden -- Carol L. Hansen ; Sweet Thursday Revisited: An Excursion in Suggestiveness -- Robert DeMott ; "John Believed in Man": An Interview with Mrs. John Steinbeck / RESOURCES: Chronology of John Steinbeck's Life ; Works by John Steinbeck ; Bibliography ; About the Editor ; About The Paris Review ; Contributors ; Acknowledgments ; Index.Easily one of America's most important novelists, John Steinbeck has been a favorite among readers of all kinds for decades. A versatile, restless writer who constantly experimented with new forms and genres, he seems to offer something for everyone-whether rapturous descriptions of the California landscape, fierce denunciations of social injustices, simple morality tales, or just picaresque adventure stories. His simple prose style makes him a perennial favorite among students, yet the layers of meaning his simplicity conceals give many readers deep, lifelong enjoyment. Edited and with an introduction by Don Noble, Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Alabama, this volume in the Critical Insights series brings together a variety of classic and contemporary essays on this American author. Countering some of the more severe criticisms leveled against Steinbeck, Noble's introduction argues that readers have good reason to respect the Nobel laureate's accomplishments, and Hua Hsu, writing for The Paris Review, celebrates the author's social vision. For readers studying Steinbeck for the first time, four new essays provide a framework for studying the author in greater depth. Matthew J. Bolton reviews Steinbeck's critical reputation, and Jennifer Banach describes the social and historical contexts to which Steinbeck responded in his work. Gurdip Panesar evaluates the novelist's relationship to literary naturalism by comparing him with one of America's quintessential literary naturalists, Frank Norris. Finally, Cynthia A. Bily offers an ecofeminist reading of the stories of The Long Valley. Next, a selection of classic and contemporary essays introduce readers to key issues in the critical discussion of Steinbeck. Opening this section is Jackson J. Benson's "John Steinbeck: The Favorite Author We Love to Hate," in which Benson attempts to explain why Steinbeck's popular reputation is at such variance with his critical reputation. Steinbeck's most popular novelsTortilla Flat, In Dubious Battle, Of Mice and Men, and The Grapes of Wrathare then treated in several essays. Joseph Fontenrose explains how the underlying structure of Tortilla Flat incorporates Arthurian legend and ecological theory, and Thomas M. Tammaro describes the merits of In Dubious Battle. Of Mice and Men is treated by Anne Loftis, who guides readers through its composition, and Louis Owens, who explicates the novel's themes of paradise, loneliness, and commitment. Finally, John Seelye compares The Grapes of Wrath to another sentimental protest novel, Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Susan Shillinglaw describes how California writers responded to the challenges issued by The Grapes of Wrath. Next, a group of essays examine themes prevalent across Steinbeck's work. Warren G. French illustrates the psychological commonalities between Steinbeck and some of his most famous protagonists, and James C. Kelley and John H. Timmerman take up the author's views on science and nature. Mimi Gladstein and Susan Shillinglaw also analyze Steinbeck's portraits of women and racial minorities. Finally, the work of Steinbeck's middle and late career is covered by three essays. Robert E. Morsberger describes the author's involvement in World War II and evaluates his wartime writing. Carol L. Hansen takes up the moral schema of East of Eden, and Robert DeMott attempts to rehabilitate the critically panned Sweet Thursday as an experimental comedy. Concluding the section is a revealing 1995 interview with Steinbeck's third wife, Elaine. Rounding out the volume are a biography and chronology of John Steinbeck's life, a list of his major publications, and a bibliography of resources for readers wishing to study Steinbeck and his work in greater depth. - Publisher.

Subjects: Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968;

© ©2011., Salem Press,

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John Steinbeck / by Noble, Donald R.,ed.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.About This Volume -- Don Noble / CAREER, LIFE, AND INFLUENCE: On John Steinbeck -- Don Noble ; Biography of John Steinbeck -- Gordon Bergquist ; The Paris Review Perspective -- Hua Hsu for The Paris Review  / CRITICAL CONTEXTS: John Steinbeck's Critical Reception -- Matthew J. Bolton ; "Roar Like a Lion": The Historical and Cultural Contexts of the Works of John Steinbeck -- Jennifer Banach ; John Steinbeck, Frank Norris, and Literary Naturalism -- Gurdip Panesar ; "You're Kind of Untouchable": Women, Men, and the Environment in The Long Valley -- Cynthia A. Bily / CRITICAL READINGS: John Steinbeck: The Favorite Author We Love to Hate -- Jackson J. Benson ; Tortilla Flat and the Creation of a Legend -- Joseph Fontenrose ; Sharing Creation: Steinbeck, In Dubious Battle, and the Working-class Novel in American Literature -- Thomas M. Tammaro ; A Historical Introduction to Of Mice and Men -- Anne Loftis ; Of Mice and Men: The Dream of Commitment -- Louis Owens ; Come Back to the Boxcar, Leslie Honey: Or, Don't Cry for Me, Madonna, Just Pass the Milk: Steinbeck and Sentimentality -- John Seelye ; California Answers The Grapes of Wrath -- Susan Shillinglaw ; Steinbeck's "Self-Characters" as 1930s Underdogs -- Warren G. French ; John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts: Understanding Life in the Great Tide Pool -- James C. Kelley ; Steinbeck's Environmental Ethic: Humanity in Harmony with the Land -- John H. Timmerman ; Steinbeck and the Woman Question: A Never-Ending Puzzle -- Mimi Gladstein ; Steinbeck and Ethnicity -- Susan Shillinglaw ; Steinbeck's War -- Robert E. Morsberger ; Beyond Evil: Cathy and Cal in East of Eden -- Carol L. Hansen ; Sweet Thursday Revisited: An Excursion in Suggestiveness -- Robert DeMott ; "John Believed in Man": An Interview with Mrs. John Steinbeck / RESOURCES: Chronology of John Steinbeck's Life ; Works by John Steinbeck ; Bibliography ; About the Editor ; About The Paris Review ; Contributors ; Acknowledgments ; Index.Easily one of America's most important novelists, John Steinbeck has been a favorite among readers of all kinds for decades. A versatile, restless writer who constantly experimented with new forms and genres, he seems to offer something for everyone-whether rapturous descriptions of the California landscape, fierce denunciations of social injustices, simple morality tales, or just picaresque adventure stories. His simple prose style makes him a perennial favorite among students, yet the layers of meaning his simplicity conceals give many readers deep, lifelong enjoyment. Edited and with an introduction by Don Noble, Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Alabama, this volume in the Critical Insights series brings together a variety of classic and contemporary essays on this American author. Countering some of the more severe criticisms leveled against Steinbeck, Noble's introduction argues that readers have good reason to respect the Nobel laureate's accomplishments, and Hua Hsu, writing for The Paris Review, celebrates the author's social vision. For readers studying Steinbeck for the first time, four new essays provide a framework for studying the author in greater depth. Matthew J. Bolton reviews Steinbeck's critical reputation, and Jennifer Banach describes the social and historical contexts to which Steinbeck responded in his work. Gurdip Panesar evaluates the novelist's relationship to literary naturalism by comparing him with one of America's quintessential literary naturalists, Frank Norris. Finally, Cynthia A. Bily offers an ecofeminist reading of the stories of The Long Valley. Next, a selection of classic and contemporary essays introduce readers to key issues in the critical discussion of Steinbeck. Opening this section is Jackson J. Benson's "John Steinbeck: The Favorite Author We Love to Hate," in which Benson attempts to explain why Steinbeck's popular reputation is at such variance with his critical reputation. Steinbeck's most popular novelsTortilla Flat, In Dubious Battle, Of Mice and Men, and The Grapes of Wrathare then treated in several essays. Joseph Fontenrose explains how the underlying structure of Tortilla Flat incorporates Arthurian legend and ecological theory, and Thomas M. Tammaro describes the merits of In Dubious Battle. Of Mice and Men is treated by Anne Loftis, who guides readers through its composition, and Louis Owens, who explicates the novel's themes of paradise, loneliness, and commitment. Finally, John Seelye compares The Grapes of Wrath to another sentimental protest novel, Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Susan Shillinglaw describes how California writers responded to the challenges issued by The Grapes of Wrath. Next, a group of essays examine themes prevalent across Steinbeck's work. Warren G. French illustrates the psychological commonalities between Steinbeck and some of his most famous protagonists, and James C. Kelley and John H. Timmerman take up the author's views on science and nature. Mimi Gladstein and Susan Shillinglaw also analyze Steinbeck's portraits of women and racial minorities. Finally, the work of Steinbeck's middle and late career is covered by three essays. Robert E. Morsberger describes the author's involvement in World War II and evaluates his wartime writing. Carol L. Hansen takes up the moral schema of East of Eden, and Robert DeMott attempts to rehabilitate the critically panned Sweet Thursday as an experimental comedy. Concluding the section is a revealing 1995 interview with Steinbeck's third wife, Elaine. Rounding out the volume are a biography and chronology of John Steinbeck's life, a list of his major publications, and a bibliography of resources for readers wishing to study Steinbeck and his work in greater depth. - Publisher.

Subjects: Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968;

© 2011., Salem Press,

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