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Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature.
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature.
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature.
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References
- ↑ Olga S. Weber (1980), Literary and Library Prizes, R. R. Bowker, p. 496
- Anne Strachan (1989), Prizewinning Literature: UK Literary Award Winners, Library Association, ISBN 0-85365-558-8
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