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People living a life of fantasy as a result of being excessively influenced by reading novels. Coloured etching after G.M. Woodward, 1800.

Two women leave the room as a young man holds the hands of a girl and inclines his head towards her. Engraving by A. Birrel after T. Stothard.

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Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761. History of Sir Charles Grandison

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People living a life of fantasy as a result of being excessively influenced by reading novels. Coloured etching after G.M. Woodward, 1800.

Two women leave the room as a young man holds the hands of a girl and inclines his head towards her. Engraving by A. Birrel after T. Stothard.