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| Author | Thornton Wilder |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Harper & Row |
Publication date | 1973 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 374 |
| ISBN | 978-0-060-14636-8 |
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