Ideas and the Novel
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9781480441217
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mary McCarthy., & Mary McCarthy|AUTHOR. (2013). Ideas and the Novel . Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mary McCarthy and Mary McCarthy|AUTHOR. 2013. Ideas and the Novel. Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mary McCarthy and Mary McCarthy|AUTHOR. Ideas and the Novel Open Road Media, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mary McCarthy, and Mary McCarthy|AUTHOR. Ideas and the Novel Open Road Media, 2013.
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Full title | ideas and the |
Author | mccarthy mary |
Grouping Category | book |
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Last Used | May 31, 2024 |
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