 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Julian Barnes |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape (UK) |
Publication date | 2004 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 213 |
| ISBN | 0-224-07198-X |
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