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Fontenelle

French writer referenced on literary and philosophical topics.

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Also known as Mr. Fontenelle

First appearance: i of the influence of custom and fashion upon our notions of beauty and deformity

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See Fontenelle in i of the influence of custom and fashion upon our notions of beauty and deformity