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Garfunkels Literary Journey
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This dataset provides a detailed record of Art Garfunkel's extensive reading history since 1968. It captures over 1300 books he has read, offering unique insights into the literary journey of the renowned musician. Each entry includes key details such as the date a book was read, its title and author, the year it was published, the number of pages, and a boolean indicator if Art Garfunkel considers it one of his favourite books. This collection serves as a fascinating window into a celebrated artist's intellectual pursuits and personal preferences.
Columns
- Date Read: Indicates the month and year the book was read. The most common year recorded is 2008, accounting for 3% of entries, with 2% in 2007 and 95% in other years.
- Author: Represents the author of the book. William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens each account for 1% of entries, with 98% by other authors. There are 966 unique authors.
- Books: The title of the book. There are 1305 unique book titles recorded.
- Year Published: The year the book was originally published. The years 1988 and 1976 each represent 2% of the dataset, with 97% from other years. There are 329 unique publication years.
- Pages: The total number of pages in the book. Page counts range from 13 to 1664, with a mean of 313 pages and a standard deviation of 191 pages.
- Favorite: A boolean column indicating whether the book is considered one of Art Garfunkel's favourite books.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format and has a file size of 74.97 kB. It contains 6 distinct columns and a total of 1321 records. Every column has no missing values, ensuring a complete entry for each book.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Literary analysis and trends in reading habits.
- Fan studies and biographical research on Art Garfunkel.
- Data science projects focusing on categorisation, time-series analysis, or sentiment analysis (based on 'favourite' status).
- Exploring the depth and breadth of a public figure's personal library.
Coverage
The dataset covers Art Garfunkel's reading activities spanning from 1968 onwards. While the data points reflect his personal reading, the range of authors and publication years is diverse, with books published as early as 1988 and 1976 making up a small percentage, and the majority from other years. There is no specific geographic or narrow demographic scope beyond the individual reader himself.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and academics interested in celebrity studies, cultural consumption, or literary history.
- Data analysts and scientists seeking real-world datasets for practice and exploration.
- Fans of Art Garfunkel curious about his intellectual life and literary influences.
- Book clubs and reading enthusiasts looking for inspiration or to compare reading lists.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Art Garfunkel's Library Archive
- Garfunkel's Reading Journey
- A Musician's Literary World
- Art Garfunkel's Bookshelf
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Original Data Source: Garfunkels Literary Journey
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