Lightning: A Novel
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English
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9781595587527
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jean Echenoz., & Jean Echenoz|AUTHOR. (2011). Lightning: A Novel . The New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jean Echenoz and Jean Echenoz|AUTHOR. 2011. Lightning: A Novel. The New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jean Echenoz and Jean Echenoz|AUTHOR. Lightning: A Novel The New Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jean Echenoz, and Jean Echenoz|AUTHOR. Lightning: A Novel The New Press, 2011.
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Full title | lightning |
Author | echenoz jean |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-14 23:01:35PM |
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