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Twelve Men

Theodore Dreiser

Verlag: Charles River Editors

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Beschreibung

Theodore Dreiser was a prominent American writer in the early 20th century.  Dreiser’s books are noted for featuring characters who lack morals yet often succeeded in life.  This edition of Twelve Men includes a table of contents.
Verfügbar seit: 22.03.2018.

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