Published 2016
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Other titles | Life of Wallace Stevens |
| Statement | Paul Mariani |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PS3537.T4753 Z6783 2016 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 481 pages |
| Number of Pages | 481 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL27202445M |
| ISBN 10 | 1451624379 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781451624373 |
| LC Control Number | 2015020110 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 913572947 |
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