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| Author | Julian Barnes |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 1982 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 183 pp |
| ISBN | 0224019856 |
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