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Mark Lawrence

The Book That Wouldn't Burn

Mark LawrenceFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

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How does Mark Lawrence contrast the roles of fiction and nonfiction, and what commentary does he make on the value of storytelling?

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The societies that arise around the library follow a cyclical pattern of progress and destruction. What does this pattern suggest about humanity’s relationship with knowledge, power, and self-destruction? Is this perspective entirely fatalistic? Why or why not?

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How does the novel contrast visceral experiences with recorded memories? What are the limitations of both?

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