The question of manuscript changes is very important for literary crit…

Umberto Eco
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The question of manuscript changes is very important for literary criticism, the psychology of creation and other aspects of the study of literature. ✨ Literary game of drafts by Umberto Eco, www.theguardian.com. March 29, 2002.
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