 First edition cover | |
| Author | Wright Morris |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace |
Publication date | 1956 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 251 pp |
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