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…showed last 75 words of 855 total…similarities between the two than had been thought. Pearce compares the self-portraits of the two writers. He notes the closeness in the years of their death. He lists their similarities in personal characteristics, their careers, and their beliefs. Pearce makes these observations without using emotive language. He presents his arguments in a matter-of-fact manner. In doing so, the reader is forced to conclude with Pearce that with so many similarities, further study may be warranted.