Quote by Andrew Bird

My favorite literature to read is fairly dry history. I like the framework, and my imagination can do the rest.

My favorite literature to read is fairly dry history. I like

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This quote suggests that the author's preferred literature genre is dry history. Despite lacking excitement or embellishments, the author enjoys reading history books because they provide a framework of facts that allows their imagination to fill in the gaps. In other words, the author finds satisfaction in using their creativity to bring the historical events and characters to life in their own mind.

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