What inspired the choice to portray Chatterton as a complex, almost mythic figure?
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What inspired the choice to portray Chatterton as a complex, almost mythic figure?
Did anyone else feel the book blurred the lines between fact and fiction in a compelling way?
How do you think Ackroyd's writing style influenced the mood of melancholy in the story?