The Virtuoso by Thomas Shadwell

The Virtuoso by Thomas Shadwell

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The virtuoso of the title is Sir Nicholas Gimcrack, who like many after him confuses the extent of a collection with the depth of a science. Sir Gimcrack is fascinated by the geography of the moon, the worlds in his microscope, and the possibilities of human flight.

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The Virtuoso by Thomas Shadwell

The virtuoso of the title is Sir Nicholas Gimcrack, who like many after him confuses the extent of a collection with the depth of a science. Sir Gimcrack is fascinated by the geography of the moon, the worlds in his microscope, and the possibilities of human flight.
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ISBN 13 9780803253681
ISBN 10 0803253680
Title The Virtuoso
Author Thomas Shadwell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of Nebraska Press
Year published 1966-02-01
Number of pages 154
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.