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Don't know much about literature : what you need to know but never learned about great books and authors  Cover Image Book Book

Don't know much about literature : what you need to know but never learned about great books and authors / Kenneth C. Davis & Jenny Davis.

Davis, Kenneth C. (Author). Davis, Jennifer R., 1975- (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780061719806 (pbk.) :
  • Physical Description: xvi, 212 p. ; 20 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Harper, 2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Subject: Authors > Miscellanea.
Literary curiosa.
Literature > Examinations, questions, etc.
Literature > Miscellanea.
Poets > Miscellanea.
Questions and answers.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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