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John Leech, Marley's Ghost, original watercolor illustration for Charles Dickens's Christmas Carol, first edition, 1843. Purchased by J.P. Morgan Jr., 1934.
Dickens found joy in 'A Christmas Carol'
Biography: "Charles Dickens: A Life Defined by Writing," by Michael Slater. (Today)
John Leech, Marley's Ghost
Thomas Cromwell, adviser to Henry VIII, is subject of brilliant, original 'Wolf Hall'
The monarch is the focus of history, but somebody has to make the show run behind the pageantry. For Henry VIII, it was Thomas Cromwell, for a time, at least. (Today)
Do-overs: Internet's treasure
The Internet's a wonderful thing. It gives you the chance for do-overs, while print is permanent and unchanging. (Today)
Sugar Ray Robinson was honored with a first-class postage stamp in 2006.
New biography of Sugar Ray a one-two punch
Were all of American history written with the style and passion Wil Haygood pumps into his dazzling biography of boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, college history departments would be stormed by eager students. (Today)
Sugar Ray Robinson
Latest fiction by two veterans
The old guard wishing for the return of the right-wing military dictatorship; anarchists and communists trying to promote a people's revolution: two brands of thugs serving the purpose of corrupt Greek politicians. (Today)
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"Generosity: An Enhancement" is Richard Powers' 10th novel since his 2006 National Book Award winner, "The Echo Maker." His futuristic story wonders if a young woman's perpetually sunny mood is a genetic trait and if so, can it be copied and passed on by science? Excerpted here is a satirical send-up of a famous TV talk show. Click here for a PG review of "Generosity: An Enhancement."

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