Published 1981
by [Depot. of English, University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen .
Written in
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
| Statement | edited by Anne R. Clauss. |
| Series | Anglica et Americana -- 13 |
| Contributions | Clauss, Anne R. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PN56.5W64 C6 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 122 p. -- |
| Number of Pages | 122 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL19544948M |
| ISBN 10 | 8750335928 |
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