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- ↑ "Leon Roudiez, 86, Expert on French Writers (Published 2004)". The New York Times. 23 June 2004.
- ↑ "Roudiez, Leon S(amuel) 1917-2004 | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com.
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