3 edition of soldier of humor, and selected writings. found in the catalog.
soldier of humor, and selected writings.
Wyndham Lewis
Published
1966
by New American Library in New York
.
Written in English
Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. 460-461.
Statement | Edited, with an introd., by Raymond Rosenthal. |
Series | A Signet classic, CQ319 |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | PR6023.E97 A6 1966 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | 461 p. |
Number of Pages | 461 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL5995948M |
LC Control Number | 66028095 |
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