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Have you ever noticed the writings of one famous author showing the influence of a previously-published famous author*?


  *Without either of them having stated it; based entirely on your reading of their works.

  Please name the authors, thank you. Please note also that I am NOT referring to plagiarism. 
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Posted - January 6, 2019
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  • 8214
    Yes, I have.  How to Win Friends and Influence People and the Bible. 
      January 7, 2019 12:15 AM MST
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  • 53509

      Which authors, please?
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      January 7, 2019 5:36 AM MST
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  • 16779
    I'd infer more influence from Mein Kampf than the Bible. This post was edited by Slartibartfast at January 7, 2019 6:19 AM MST
      January 7, 2019 6:18 AM MST
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  • 16779
    The Silmarillion and Paradise Lost.

    JRR Tolkien influenced by John Milton.
      January 7, 2019 6:17 AM MST
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