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without feathers

Book • 1975
Published in 1975, 'Without Feathers' is a comedic collection by Woody Allen that includes essays, short stories, and two one-act plays titled 'God' and 'Death.

' The book is known for its absurd humor, sharp wit, and philosophical themes, reflecting Allen's neurotic sense of hopelessness and his critique of urban life and middle-class society.

The title is a reference to Emily Dickinson's poem 'Hope is the thing with feathers,' highlighting Allen's humorous take on existential themes.

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Bill Maher
, recalling that he read it when he was a kid.
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Woody Allen | Club Random with Bill Maher
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Mike Schur
as a comedic influence during his childhood.
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Mike Schur
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Merlin Mann
in relation to a book of essays.
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Tokenized Misery
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Mike Rowe
, mentioning that it's even funnier than Side Effects and it's taken from an Emily Dickinson poem.
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