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Modern Literary Theory
A Reader
by Philip Rice
ISBN: 0340645857
ISBN-13: 9780340645857
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Published date: 1996
Edition: 3rd edition
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.45 pounds
Pages: 385
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Modern Literary Theory. A Reader. Third Edition
Rice, Philip
Arnold, 1996. Paperback. VERY GOOD. Slight spine creasing. Pencil name on first page. Main language English. Weight 658g. ( more information) Offered by Booksort (United Kingdom)
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Modern Literary Theory: A Reader
Rice, Philip
United Kingdom: Edward Arnold, 1997 This is the third impression of the 3rd edition.. Third Edition. Wrappers. As New/None Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Am Here Books (United States)
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Modern Literary Theory : A Reader
Rice, Philip
London, United Kingdom: Hodder Arnold, 1996 385 pp. Very Good. Paper. First page excised to remove name of owner. P18. 3rd Edition. Soft Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Neil G. Marshall (Canada)
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Modern Literary Theory: A Reader
Rice, Philip; Editor
United Kingdom: Edward Arnold, 1996. This is the third edition paperback.. 3rd Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Murphy-Brookfield Books (United States)
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