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NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Bruce Conforth, professor of American culture at the University of Michigan, about words that have entered colloquial language after originating as book characters.

Have you ever come across people whose ideas seem completely impossible and overly imaginative? Human beings often chase unrealistic dreams and romantic ideals, even when they do not align with ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Quixotic owners Mica Thomas and Anthony Magliano share how ...