Grammars of Creation
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English
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9781480411869
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
George Steiner., & George Steiner|AUTHOR. (2013). Grammars of Creation . Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Steiner and George Steiner|AUTHOR. 2013. Grammars of Creation. Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Steiner and George Steiner|AUTHOR. Grammars of Creation Open Road Media, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)George Steiner, and George Steiner|AUTHOR. Grammars of Creation Open Road Media, 2013.
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Full title | grammars of creation |
Author | steiner george |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-08-09 20:04:30PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-03-27 02:28:57AM |
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