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Homer and Langley" is a historical novel by Edgar Lawrence Doctorow, based on the true events and lives of two New York City brothers, Homer and Langley Collier. The brothers spent much of their lives in their apartment, surrounded by confusion and the many collections of artifacts they collected over the years.

The book covers many topics such as:

• Social and cultural changes: How world events, including the Great Depression and World War II, affected their lives and views.

• Personal perception and isolation: In the deep inner world of the brothers, their personal experiences, fears and dreams are displayed.

• Historical and literary references: Doctorow skillfully embeds references to important cultural and historical events in the narrative.

The book is a study of the lives and inner world of two unique characters, with the author providing a deep and capacious insight into broader social and historical contexts.

• By Edgar Lawrence Doctorow

• Genre: Historical Novel

• Duration: Unknown

• Reads: Unknown

• Features: Based on real events, in-depth study of human nature, cultural and historical references.

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