
Poems of Exile
by Ovid
Title:
Poems of Exile
Author:
Ovid
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
546 pages, 1 map
Publisher:
University of California Press
ISBN-13:
9780520242609
EAN:
9780520242609
Publication Date:
18/01/2005
Classifications:
Poetry
Weight (g):
660
Dimensions (mm):
196 x 129 x 32
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
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