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Historical FictionMagicians & Illusionists

The asylum of Dr. Caligari

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  • 2017 first published
  • 184 pages
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The asylum of Dr. Caligari is a 2017 historical fiction and stage-magic fiction novel by James Morrow. It deals with art therapy, artists, magicians and psychiatric hospitals.

At about 184 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.

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  • World War, 1914-1918
  • Art therapy
  • Artists
  • Magicians
  • Psychiatric hospitals
  • Historical

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Who wrote The asylum of Dr. Caligari?

The asylum of Dr. Caligari was written by James Morrow and first published in 2017.

What genre is The asylum of Dr. Caligari?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction and Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is The asylum of Dr. Caligari?

The median edition has 184 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The asylum of Dr. Caligari?

Readers who like it often enjoy Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, A Marvellous Light and The Sea Fairies.

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