
As I Lay Dying
by William Faulkner
Title:
As I Lay Dying
Author:
William Faulkner
Series (if any):
Norton Critical Editions
Edited by:
Gorra, Michael (Smith College)
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
442 pages
Publisher:
WW Norton & Co
ISBN-13:
9780393614534
EAN:
9780393614534
Publication Date:
05/08/2022
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
504
Dimensions (mm):
130 x 212 x 28
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
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