Published 2010
by Bitter Lemon Press in London .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Translated from the French.
| Statement | Tonino Benacquista ; translated by Emily Read |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PQ2662.E4723 M3313 2010 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 283 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 283 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL24556153M |
| ISBN 10 | 1904738435 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781904738435 |
| LC Control Number | 2010362840 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 440125184 |
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