Lawrence Weschler's book "Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder"
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Lawrence Weschler's book "Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder" is a nonfiction exploration of the Museum of Jurassic Technology that blends reportage, essay, and philosophical reflection to examine the boundaries between fact, fiction, art, and curiosity.
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Target entity: Lawrence Weschler's book "Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder" Context triple: [Museum of Jurassic Technology, inspired, Lawrence Weschler's book "Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder"]
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Bill Bryson Library
The Bill Bryson Library is the main academic library of Durham University, serving as a central hub for study spaces, research resources, and student services.
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H. A. Rey
H. A. Rey was a German-born American author and illustrator best known for co-creating the beloved children's book series "Curious George" with his wife, Margret Rey.
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An Appetite for Wonder
An Appetite for Wonder is the first volume of Richard Dawkins’ memoirs, recounting his early life, education, and the development of his scientific and atheistic worldview.
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Leonard Mlodinow
Leonard Mlodinow is an American physicist and author known for his popular science books and collaborations with Stephen Hawking on works about cosmology and the nature of reality.
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Leibowitz
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Target entity: Lawrence Weschler's book "Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder" Target entity description: Lawrence Weschler's book "Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder" is a nonfiction exploration of the Museum of Jurassic Technology that blends reportage, essay, and philosophical reflection to examine the boundaries between fact, fiction, art, and curiosity.
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A.
Bill Bryson Library
The Bill Bryson Library is the main academic library of Durham University, serving as a central hub for study spaces, research resources, and student services.
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B.
H. A. Rey
H. A. Rey was a German-born American author and illustrator best known for co-creating the beloved children's book series "Curious George" with his wife, Margret Rey.
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C.
An Appetite for Wonder
An Appetite for Wonder is the first volume of Richard Dawkins’ memoirs, recounting his early life, education, and the development of his scientific and atheistic worldview.
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D.
Leonard Mlodinow
Leonard Mlodinow is an American physicist and author known for his popular science books and collaborations with Stephen Hawking on works about cosmology and the nature of reality.
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E.
Leibowitz
Leibowitz is the birth surname of American comedian and former "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
essay collection
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nonfiction book ⓘ |
| author | Lawrence Weschler ⓘ |
| awarded |
National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism nomination
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linked to:
National Book Critics Circle Award
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| criticalReception | widely praised by critics ⓘ |
| examines |
boundaries between fact and fiction
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epistemology of display ⓘ intersection of art and science ⓘ nature of museums ⓘ role of curiosity in culture ⓘ |
| featuresCharacter | David Hildebrand Wilson ⓘ |
| focusesOn | Museum of Jurassic Technology exhibits ⓘ |
| genre |
essay
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literary journalism ⓘ nonfiction ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
ambiguity of truth
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marvel and wonder ⓘ skepticism and belief ⓘ storytelling in museums ⓘ |
| includedIn |
New York Times Notable Books list
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linked to:
New York Times Notable Books
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| influenced |
discourse on museum studies
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writing about curiosity cabinets ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | cabinet of curiosities tradition ⓘ |
| isbn | 9780679439980 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor | blurring of documentary and imaginative modes ⓘ |
| pageCount | approximately 192 ⓘ |
| partTitle |
In Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder
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The Life of a Museum ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication | New York City ⓘ |
| portrays |
Museum of Jurassic Technology as enigmatic institution
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linked to:
Museum of Jurassic Technology
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| publicationYear | 1995 ⓘ |
| publisher | Pantheon Books ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Museum of Jurassic Technology ⓘ |
| setting |
Culver City, California
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linked to:
Culver City
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| shortlistedFor |
National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism
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linked to:
National Book Critics Circle Award
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| structure | two-part book ⓘ |
| style |
blend of reportage and essay
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philosophical reflection ⓘ |
| subject |
David Hildebrand Wilson
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Museum of Jurassic Technology ⓘ aesthetics of wonder ⓘ cabinet of curiosities ⓘ history of museums ⓘ museology ⓘ relationship between fact and fiction ⓘ |
| targetAudience | general adult readers ⓘ |
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