Published 1987
by UMI Research Press in Ann Arbor .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | by David Paul Ragan. |
| Series | Studies in modern literature ;, no. 85 |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PS3511.A86 A6768 1987 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 222 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 222 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL2393716M |
| ISBN 10 | 0835718409 |
| LC Control Number | 87023300 |
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