The “dizzying, euphoric” prose of a trailblazing Brazilian writer, in a new series of translations.
A Breath of Life
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A Breath of Life
220
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| ISBN-13: | 9780811219624 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | New Directions Publishing Corporation |
| Publication date: | 06/13/2012 |
| Series: | New Directions Books |
| Pages: | 220 |
| Sales rank: | 92,789 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d) |
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